A Word for Every Day of the Year

By Steven Poole

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787478580
• ISBN13: 9781787478589
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Quercus Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.1" x 7.7"