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A Word for Every Day of the Year

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

A Word for Every Day of the Year

Contributors:

By (Author) Steven Poole

ISBN:

9781787478589

Publisher:

Quercus Publishing

Imprint:

Quercus Publishing

Publication Date:

27th October 2020

UK Publication Date:

29th October 2020

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Trivia and quiz questions

Dewey:

428.1

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

384

Dimensions:

Width 128mm, Height 197mm, Spine 25mm

Weight:

297g

Description

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.

Reviews

a lexicological delight -- Professor David Crystal

Author Bio

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.

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