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The Language
U, Non-U, and You
In defense of the linguistic snob, bless him
September
1
1979
John Simon
chas b slackman
U, Non-U, and You
John Simon
September
1
1979
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The Language
U, Non-U, and You
In defense of the linguistic snob, bless him
September
1
1979
John Simon
chas b slackman
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