The Best of Forgotten English: Vanishing Vocabulary and Folklore

For word lovers everywhere! Absorbing, enriching, and often hilarious, this book delves into the wonderful world of antiquated words and their definitions. Each word is complimented by an excerpt on how the word was used, a brief description, and a charming illustration that provides a fascinating and often humorous glimpse into the world of forgotten English. The curious and comical history of the English language is explored in more than 450 archaic words and phrases from duopoly and spleeny to square dinkham.