A Word for Every Day of the Year
By 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.
- ISBN:
- 9781787478589
- Format:
- Paperback / softback
- Pages:
- 384
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Quercus Publishing
- Imprint:
- Quercus Publishing
- Weight:
- 294 g