| Автор: Devoe Robin
Название: Dictionary of the Strange, Curious & Lovely
ISBN: 1545109273 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781545109274
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 1894.00 р.
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Описание: A dictionary of English's 3500 most interesting and/or beautiful words. Learn unusual but useful and lovely English words such as chiliad, chirm, circumcrescent, davening, firedrake, limerance, moonglade, petrichor, psithurisim, squillion and tourbillion. Words that sound cool and have interesting definitions.
A portable, succinct dictionary that does not overburden the reader with extensive citations, etymological references or multiple definitions for each word. Meant as a compact, medium font, very accessible and easily readable collection of words to delight and pique the reader's interest. This book is NOT (and never aspired to be) the Oxford English dictionary - please use the "Look Inside" feature to be sure you are buying a book you will like. A few words are at the cutting edge of the English language and so will not be found in all dictionaries. Please be warned that some of these words are very obscure and difficult to pronounce -- many of the English language's hidden gems reside herein.
This is a perfect gift for word lovers, writers, college students, and all who enjoy learning and appreciating more of the English language. Includes some poetical quotes showing usage and select etymologies. Weird words, unusual words, interesting words, obscure vocabulary - that lovely fringe of English whose words you most want to enjoy and share |
