Diarmaid O Muirithe

Broschiertes Buch

Words We Don't Use

Much Anymore

Beschreibung

Here is a compendium of archaic words, or words that have almost completely fallen out of use or have changed their meanings. Diarmaid O Muirithe brings his customary air of erudition lightly worn, presenting his vast knowledge, with gentle wit.

Autor

Dr Diarmaid O Muirithe is a distinguished historical lexicographer, whose book The Words We Use was chosen by William Trevor as one of his Books of the Year in The Guardian, and described by him as 'a delight from start to finish'. Dr O Muirithe, a graduate of both Trinity College Dublin and UCD, is the recipient of the degree of DLittCelt from the National University of Ireland.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Gill
• Seitenzahl: 337
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. September 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 127mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 363g
• ISBN-13: 9780717154463
• ISBN-10: 0717154467
• Artikelnr.: 36876701