A Word for Every Day of the Year
A Word for Every Day of the Year
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A weird and wonderful word and its meaning for every day of the year.
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A Word for Every Day of the Year by Steven Poole
A weird and wonderful word and its meaning for every day of the year. Who knew that to dringle is to 'waste time in a lazy lingering manner'? Or that a sudden happy ending could be termed a eucotastrophe? Looking for an alternative word to 'bullshit'? Then try taradiddle. A Word for Every Day of the Year is a fascinating collection of 366 words and their definitions, perfect for anyone who loves the richness of the English language, its diversity and wants to expand their vocabulary. Each day offers a rare and remarkable word with its history and definition and occasionally a challenge to include it in our lives.
a lexicological delight -- Professor David Crystal
Steven Poole is the author of Rethink, Unspeak, and other books. He writes the 'Word of the Week' column in the Guardian, and essays and reviews for many publications.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781787478589 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787478580 |
| Title | A Word for Every Day of the Year |
| Author | Steven Poole |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2020-10-29 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |