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The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities

A Yearbook of Forgotten Words
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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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07 November 2024
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390 p.
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