Words The Sea Gave Us (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781999977627)

"Words The Sea Gave Us" is a light-hearted look at the words the English dictionary borrowed from the sea. From baggywinkle and gollywobbler to tempest and flotsam, the sea in all her moods has given a boatload of words to the English language throughout history. This book explores their origins along with a cargo of old sailor's yarns. Cast your line for the salty history of skyscraper, mollgogger, strike, cyber, and phrases like getting hitched, red herring, hot pursuit, and taking them down a peg. More than 370 words and phrases are featured from "above board" to yardarm - drawn from parts of a ship, sail names, crew titles, surfer slang, marine monsters, nautical navigation, flying the flag, and of course, how to talk like a scurvy pirate. Throw in some sea fables, fashions, and weather and you're ready to set sail. Previous nautical experience not required. Ideal for word geeks, sailors, and beachcombers.

Author: Grace Tierney
ISBN-10: 1999977629
ISBN-13: 9781999977627
Publisher: Wordfoolery Press
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2020
Pages: 282
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.59d