Words We Don't Use by Diarmaid Muirithe
Here is a compendium of archaic words, or words that have almost completely fallen out of use or have changed their meanings. Diarmaid O Muirithe brings his customary air of erudition lightly worn, presenting his vast knowledge, with gentle wit.
Reviews of the hardback edition: "As entertaining as his book is, it has an element of the hospital about it, featuring as it does row upon row words in different stages of unwellnessSome, like discombobulate, have every chance of making a recovery. Others, like kenspeckle, are probably beyond the reach of medicine". Frank McNally, Irish Times. "O Muirithe...has nailed it again with his charming, witty and informative...rattlebag". Donal O'Donoghue, RTE Guide. " a treasure trove of a book of over 300 pages". John Arnold, Evening Echo.
Dr Diarmaid Ó Muirithe (1935-2014) was a distinguished historical lexicographer, whose book The Words We Use was chosen by William Trevor as one of his Books of the Year in The Guardian, and described by him as ‘a delight from start to finish’. Dr Ó Muirithe, a graduate of both Trinity College Dublin and UCD, was the recipient of the degree of DLittCelt from the National University of Ireland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780717154463 |
| ISBN 10 | 0717154467 |
| Title | Words We Don't Use |
| Author | Diarmaid Muirithe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gill |
| Year published | 2012-09-28 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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