A Word for Every Day of the Year

Description

Product ID:	9781787478589
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	A Word for Every Day of the Year
Authors:	Author: Steven Poole
Page Count:	384
Subjects:	Language: history and general works, Language: history & general works, Trivia and quiz questions, Trivia & quiz question books, English
Description:	Select Guide Rating A weird and wonderful word and its meaning for every day of the year. 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.
Imprint Name:	Quercus Publishing
Publisher Name:	Quercus Publishing
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2020-10-29

Weight	288 g
Dimensions	130 × 198 × 36 mm