A Word for Every Day of the Year
By (Author) Steven Poole
Quercus Publishing
Quercus Publishing
27th October 2020
29th October 2020
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Trivia and quiz questions
428.1
Paperback
384
Width 128mm, Height 197mm, Spine 25mm
297g
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.