Word Ways
Abstract
In the may 1971 and August 1972 Kickshaws, Dave Silverman invited Word Ways readers to search out double-duty words -- English words which denote nationality and occupation simultaneously (for example, lascar: a sailor from India). Although Murray Pearce and others made a few contributions, the project never got off the ground in a style befitting so noble a venture. I have belatedly cast my lot with this small group in hopes of making the list a bit more complete.
Recommended Citation
Pulliam, Tom
(1975)
"Double-Duty Words,"
Word Ways: Vol. 8
:
Iss.
4
, Article 11.
Retrieved from:
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol8/iss4/11
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