Jargon
Sir. —Cannot something be ■ done to stem the tide of I j such misbegotten expressions [; as “foodorama.” “lubri-1, torium,” and “groceteria,” i' not to mention “preservatisa-[, tion.” which was seen re-;' cently in a grocery establish-; [ ment? Furthermore, if we| must have "typistes” and; "usherettes.” why not; “cyclistes” and hurdler-; ettes”? There are some:, rather charming tellerettes in the cashateria part of the bank; ■ nowadays who make a visit to i the lucratorium well worth-1 while.—Yours, etc.. DEJARGONISATION. April 27, 1961.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29499, 28 April 1961, Page 3
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