Mrs. Byrne's Dictionary Of Unusual, Obscure And Preposterous Words
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Josefa Heifetz Byrne
Binding: Paperback
Published: Granada Publishing Limited., 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Sun-faded cover.
This humorous reference work, "Mrs. Byrne's Dictionary Of Unusual, Obscure And Preposterous Words," compiles a delightful collection of forgotten and bizarre words from the English language. Josefa Heifetz Byrne presents a lexicon filled with terms that are as entertaining as they are educational, offering definitions that often include witty commentary or illustrative examples. It is an ideal volume for wordsmiths, etymology enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the eccentricities of language. The dictionary serves as both a scholarly resource and a source of endless amusement, inviting readers to rediscover the richness and absurdity of obscure vocabulary.
Author: Josefa Heifetz Byrne
Binding: Paperback
Published: Granada Publishing Limited., 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Sun-faded cover.
This humorous reference work, "Mrs. Byrne's Dictionary Of Unusual, Obscure And Preposterous Words," compiles a delightful collection of forgotten and bizarre words from the English language. Josefa Heifetz Byrne presents a lexicon filled with terms that are as entertaining as they are educational, offering definitions that often include witty commentary or illustrative examples. It is an ideal volume for wordsmiths, etymology enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the eccentricities of language. The dictionary serves as both a scholarly resource and a source of endless amusement, inviting readers to rediscover the richness and absurdity of obscure vocabulary.