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The ultimate gift for wordsmiths and lovers of language: a word for every day of the yearOpen the Cabinet to leap back in time, learn about linguistic trivia, follow a curious thread or wonder at the web of connections in the English language.1 January quaaltagh (n.) the first person you meet on New Year's Day1 April dorbellist (n.) a fool, a dull-witted dolt12 May word-grubber (n.) someone who uses obscure or difficult words in everyday conversation25 September theic (adj.) an excessive drinker of tea24 December doniferous (adj.) carrying a giftPaul Anthony Jones has unearthed a wealth of strange and forgotten words: illuminating some aspect of the day, or simply telling a cracking good yarn, each reveals a story. Written with a light touch that belies the depth of research it contains, this is both a fascinating compendium of etymology and a captivating historical miscellany. Dip into this beautiful book to be delighted and intrigued throughout the year.

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Kategoria Książki po angielsku Language linguistics Historical & comparative linguistics

• Pełny tytuł: Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities
• Autor: JONES PAUL ANTHONY
• Język: Angielski
• Oprawa: Twarda
• Liczba stron: 384
• EAN: 9781783963584
• ISBN: 9781783963584
• ID: 16232384
• Wydawca: Elliott & Thompson Limited
• Waga: 522 g
• Wymiary: 222 × 155 × 33 mm
• Data wydania: 19. October 2017

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