Cabinet Of Linguistic Curiosities: A Yearbook Of Forgotten Words

Cabinet Of Linguistic Curiosities: A Yearbook Of Forgotten Words by Paul Anthony Jones


ISBN
9781783964390
Published
Binding
Paperback
Pages
384
Dimensions
128 x 198mm

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 Septembertheic (adj.) an excessive drinker of tea 24 Decemberdoniferous (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. “Cracking open its beautifully crafted cover is like peeking into an old, mysterious cabinet … The book's conceit is brilliant, the writing is crisp, and the tales are well-chosen and captivating” – Mashed Radish
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