{"product_id":"the-cabinet-of-linguistic-curiosities-by-paul-anthony-jones-9781783964390","title":"The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the \u003cem\u003eCabinet\u003c\/em\u003e to leap back in time, learn about linguistic trivia, follow a curious thread or wonder at the web of connections in the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 January\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003equaaltagh\u003c\/i\u003e (n.) the first person you meet on New Year's Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 April\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003edorbellist\u003c\/i\u003e (n.) a fool, a dull-witted dolt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 May\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eword-grubber\u003c\/i\u003e (n.) someone who uses obscure or difficult words in everyday conversation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 September\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003etheic\u003c\/i\u003e (adj.) an excessive drinker of tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 December\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003edoniferous\u003c\/i\u003e (adj.) carrying a gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Anthony Jones has unearthed a wealth of strange and forgotten words: illuminating some aspect of the day, or simply telling a cracking good yarn, each reveals a story. Written with a light touch that belies the depth of research it contains, this is both a fascinating compendium of etymology and a captivating historical miscellany. Dip into this beautiful book to be delighted and intrigued throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Cracking open its beautifully crafted cover is like peeking into an old, mysterious cabinet … The book’s conceit is brilliant, the writing is crisp, and the tales are well-chosen and captivating” – Mashed Radish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46658202435820,"sku":"9781783964390","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4258733482823.jpg?v=1752512423","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-cabinet-of-linguistic-curiosities-by-paul-anthony-jones-9781783964390","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}