Mencken, H. L. 1880-1956.
The American language : an inquiry into the development of English in the United States / by H.L. Mencken. - 4th ed., cor., enl., and rewritten. - New York : A.A. Knopf, 1949. - xi, 769, xxix p. ; 25 cm.
Reprint of the 1936 ed. "Proper names in America": p. 474-554.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
English language.
Americanisms.
Names--United States.
Names, Personal--United States.
The American language : an inquiry into the development of English in the United States / by H.L. Mencken. - 4th ed., cor., enl., and rewritten. - New York : A.A. Knopf, 1949. - xi, 769, xxix p. ; 25 cm.
Reprint of the 1936 ed. "Proper names in America": p. 474-554.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
English language.
Americanisms.
Names--United States.
Names, Personal--United States.