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Word a Day: A Romp Through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English

by Garg, Anu

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Written by the founder of the wildly popular A Word A Day Web site (www.wordsmith.org), this collection of unusual, obscure, and exotic English words will delight writers, scholars, crossword puzzlers, and word buffs of every ilk. The words are grouped in intriguing categories that range from "Portmanteaux" to "Words That Make the Spell-Checker Ineffective." each entry includes a concise definition, etymology, and usage example-and many feature fascinating and hilarious commentaries by A Word A Day subscribers and the authors.

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  • Trade Paper Press Brand
  • Oct 1, 2002 Pub Date:
  • 1620458020 ISBN-10:
  • 9781620458020 ISBN-13:
  • 222.0 pages Hardcover
  • English Language
  • 8.5 in * 0.63 in * 5.5 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: