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Euphemism

Language

Euphemism : A mild, indirect, or vague term for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive

8th April 2024 Going Postal 0

Outside of Yorkshire, to talk plainly is considered uncouth. Everything emanating from our modern mouths must be lathered in a suitable amount of euphemism, lest someone becomes, (Heaven forfend & clutches pearls……..)  triggered. Each modern [more…]

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Sorrows of a Language Lover

19th August 2021 Going Postal 0

The purpose of language is communication.  Anything which muddies the language is the enemy of communication, and something which deliberately obscures the meaning of the words is the work of the Devil. I want to [more…]

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