The book is exceptionally well-indexed, allowing you to follow a trail of related terms (e.g., from "perspiration" to "sweat").
Rawson often highlights how the length of a euphemism is usually proportional to the severity of the truth it hides. A DICTIONARY Euphemisms ^Other Doubletalk
Rawson explores the evolution of "doubletalk"—words and phrases designed to make the bad seem good or the taboo seem acceptable. The book is organized alphabetically and covers a vast range of human experience, categorized into two main types: The book is exceptionally well-indexed, allowing you to
The dictionary tackles "The Big Three" of euphemisms: death, sex, and bodily functions. However, it is equally strong on modern domains like bureaucracy, war, and political correctness. Notable Features The book is exceptionally well-indexed