A Word for Every Day of the Year

A weird and wonderful word and its meaning for every day of the year.

''A lexicological delight'' Professor David Crystal

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.

• | Author: Steven Poole
• | Publisher: Quercus Publishing
• | Publication Date: Oct 03, 2019
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781787478572
• | ISBN-10: 1787478572