The ultimate gift for wordsmiths and lovers of language: a word for
every day of the year; Open the Cabinet to leap back in time, learn
about linguistic trivia, follow a curious thread or wonder at the
web of connections in the English language.; 1 January quaaltagh
(n.) the first person you meet on New Year's Day; 1 April
dorbellist (n.) a fool, a dull-witted dolt; 12 May word-grubber
(n.) someone who uses obscure or difficult words in everyday
conversation; 25 September theic (adj.) an excessive drinker of
tea; 24 December doniferous (adj.) carrying a gift; Paul Anthony
Jones has unearthed a wealth of strange and forgotten words:
illuminating some aspect of the day, or simply telling a cracking
good yarn, each reveals a story. Written with a light touch that
belies the depth of research it contains, this is both a
fascinating compendium of etymology and a captivating historical
miscellany. Dip into this beautiful book to be delighted and
intrigued throughout the year.
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