What a freak paper this is: Noun to adjective transitions of freak in British and American English
By: Eva. Berlage
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Language: English
Page range: 7 - 22
Submitted on: Jan 2, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 27, 2025
Published on: May 27, 2025
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