References on the History and Origin of Profanity

[Laurence Horn]

There are also useful general books on issues relating to swearing, obscenity, cursing, etc. by Geoffrey Hughes, Keith Allan/Kate Burridge, and Timothy Jay.  (Sorry; I posted my earlier message before reading the one from John Baker than subsumes my earlier recommendations.)


LH

On Apr 23, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Dorita Barr wrote:

> Hello all.
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> I am currently doing a research project on the use of profane words such as ass, bitch, damn, fuck, hell, shit, and piss in Prime-Time television programs. I would like to include information on the history of profane words and their origins, but I am having a difficult time finding articles/works that address where profane words originated from. If you all know of any scholars or references who address the history and origin of profanity, would you please let me know? I'd really appreciate it.
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