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For word lovers everwhere! Absorbing, enriching, and often hilarious, this book delves into the wonderful world of archaic 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 hilarious glimpse into the world of forgotten english.
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Book 2023 Daily Calendar 2024 Daily Calendar
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Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″Pages: 304 pages; 250+ BW vintage illustrationsBinding: Paperback
The Best of Forgotten English
Vanishing Vocabulary and Folklore
Absorbing, enriching, and often hilarious, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the wonderful world of archaic words and their definitions.
Features:
20th anniversary of the best-selling calendar “Forgotten English” Includes charming vintage drawings to complement the text for each entryProvides meanings and etymologies of lost English words and phrases.Offers a wide range of arcane holidays, traditions, etiquette, superstitions, historical curiosities, and hoaxes
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