The Word Museum - The Most Remarkable English Words Ever Forgotten (Paperback, Ed)


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As the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period illustrations, The Word Museum offers up the marvelous oddities and peculiar enchantments of old and unusual words.


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ENTER A GALLERY OF WIT AND WHIMSY

As the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period illustrations, The Word Museum offers up the marvelous oddities and peculiar enchantments of old and unusual words.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Touchstone

Country of origin

United States

Release date

2001

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

September 2000

Authors

Dimensions

217 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

234

Edition

Ed

ISBN-13

978-0-684-85761-9

Barcode

9780684857619

Categories

LSN

0-684-85761-8



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