The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities: A Yearbook of Forgotten Words
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The ultimate gift for wordsmiths and lovers of language: a word for
every day of the yearOpen 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 Day1 April dorbellist (n.)
a fool, a dull-witted dolt12 May word-grubber (n.) someone who uses
obscure or difficult words in everyday conversation25 September
theic (adj.) an excessive drinker of tea24 December doniferous
(adj.) carrying a giftPaul 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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Elliott & Thompson ,
Paul Anthony Jones
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Elliott & Thompson,
Paul Anthony Jones
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Slovart
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