Books written by Susie Dent
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What Made The Crocodile Cry?: 101 Questions about the English Language
Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage.
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Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year
... and is an unexpected sibling of 'journey', originally used for travels that lasted no more than a single day. ... not least in the darkness of January, delivers to most of us a distinct bout of 'ergophobia', the fear of work.
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An Emotional Dictionary: Real Words for How You Feel, from Angst to Zwodder
Here are 1001 terms everyone needs, whether it's the best kind of hug (CWTCH), the relief found in swearing (LALOCHEZIA), or the ability to endure till the end (PERTOLERANCE).
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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable
Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets.
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What Made The Crocodile Cry?: 101 questions about the English language
Supported by Oxford's celebrated dictionary research programme, Susie Dent tackles these and many other fascinating questions in this wonderfully accessible and endlessly entertaining exploration of the English language.
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Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings
... Rakefire A visitor who outstays his or her welcome , so that the dying coals in the fireplace would need to be raked ... other words , trashy . It is first cousin to ' trumpet ' , from French trompe , ' trumpet ' . Whiffle - whaffler An ...