The Best of Forgotten English: Vanishing Vocabulary and Folklore (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781416245995)

For word lovers everywhere! Absorbing, enriching, and often hilarious, this book delves into the wonderful world of antiquated words and their definitions. Each word is complimented by an excerpt on how the word was used, a brief description, and a charming illustration that provides a fascinating and often humorous glimpse into the owrld of forgotten English. The curious and comical history of the English language is explored in more than 450 archaic words and phrases from duopoly and spleeny to square dinkham.

Author: Jeffrey Kacirk
ISBN-10: 1416245995
ISBN-13: 9781416245995
Publisher: Sellers Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/13/2016
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.80d