A Word for Every Day of the Year
Author(s): 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.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Quercus
- : Quercus
- : 0.52
- : September 2019
- : books
Special Fields
- : 384
- : 428.1
- : English
- : Hardback
- : Steven Poole