Word Museum: The Most Remarkable English Words Ever Forgotten (Original)

Title: Word Museum: The Most Remarkable English Words Ever Forgotten (Original)
Author: Jeffrey Kacirk
Literary Criticism: 1696629
ISBN: 9780684857619
Publisher: Touchstone
Published: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: Original ed.
Section: Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary
Condition Note: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Publisher Description: 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.