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The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities

by Paul Anthony Jones
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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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  • Release date

    October 19, 2017

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781783963591
      • File size: 2860 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781783963591
      • File size: 2228 KB

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  • Languages

    • English

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  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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  • English