
An entertaining look at words from all angles; from the bizarre to the vanished. Set includes Totally Weird and Wonderful Words, World Myths: Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends, and Gallimaufry: A Hodgepodge of Our Vanishing Vocabulary.
This collection investigates the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of obscure, archaic, and misunderstood vocabulary. The author compiles a diverse array of linguistic curiosities to challenge common misconceptions about word usage and history. By examining the life cycles of language, the text provides a framework for understanding how vocabulary reflects societal shifts and historical change.
What You Will Find
Readers frequently note the accessible and engaging tone of these volumes, which makes complex etymological research approachable for general audiences. Experts highlight this collection as a useful resource for word enthusiasts interested in the preservation of linguistic history.
Page Count:
832
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199928533
ISBN-13:
9780199928538
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