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A dictionary of Hong Kong English [electronic resource]

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This book is the first dictionary of Hong Kong English and one of the few non-native variety dictionaries of English. It includes only words and word senses that are particular to this variety or have a specific reference to Hong Kong, and thus contributes to legitimizing Hong Kong English as a variety in its own right.

Title A dictionary of Hong Kong English [electronic resource] : words from the fragrant harbor / Patrick J. Cummings and Hans-Georg Wolf.
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press
Creation Date c2011
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references.
English
Content Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
English in Hong Kong
A Guide to Pronunciation
References and Suggested Further Readings
A Guide to Frequency
Common Acronyms and Abbreviations
Hong Kong English Dictionary
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Appendices
Cultural Conceptualizations
Name Changes in Hong Kong and Neighboring Asia
Hong Kong English Words Now Used Internationally
Sources for the Text Examples
Maps
Extent 1 online resource (318 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010717523905171
MARC RECORDS
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