The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities - A Yearbook of Forgotten Words (Paperback, 2nd New edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Elliott & Thompson Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2019
Authors:	Paul Anthony Jones
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	384
Edition:	2nd New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78396-439-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > General
LSN:	1-78396-439-1
Barcode:	9781783964390

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