A Word for Every Day of the Year
| Author | : Steven Poole |
| Publisher | : Quercus |
| Total Pages | : 405 |
| Release | : 2019-10-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781787478596 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1787478599 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Word for Every Day of the Year written by Steven Poole and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
