Curious Kiwi words / Max Cryer.
A look at peculiarly New Zealand words and expressions, as well as some words and usages that New Zealand shares with Australia. From kumara to hangi, from lolly to long drop, you will find a definition and an explanation in this book, with many curious stories and forgotten facts along the way.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Auckland [N.Z.] :
HarperCollins,
2002.
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| Summary: | A look at peculiarly New Zealand words and expressions, as well as some words and usages that New Zealand shares with Australia. From kumara to hangi, from lolly to long drop, you will find a definition and an explanation in this book, with many curious stories and forgotten facts along the way. |
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| Physical Description: | 241 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 241). |
| ISBN: | 1869504224 9781869504229 |