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Bitch : the journey of a word /

"Bitch is a bitch of a word. It used to be a straightforward insult, but today it's not always entirely clear what it means. From its humble beginnings, bitch has become a modern phenomenon. This book traces the colorful history and ever-changing meaning of this powerful and controversial...

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Main Author:	Stollznow, Karen (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2024.
Subjects:	English language > Etymology. Slurs.

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