Dictionary of American Regional English. Volume IV. P‐SK Available to Purchase

The many‐splendoured diversity of everyday US speech is again revealed in this extremely handsome and well produced fourth volume of the prestigious five‐part Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE), pioneered and edited 1962‐2000 by Frederic G. Cassidy (1907‐2000). The first three volumes won ecstatic reviews from literati and achieved unstinted and merited popularity with lay readers everywhere. Volume IV P‐SK too, is a treasure‐trove of linguistic gems, a book that invites exclamation, delight and wonder. Every page proves that regional expressions still flourish throughout the USA.

Based on thousands of interviews, DARE defines each headword or expression, gives...