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OverviewWho among us does not know a wine-knight (a person who drinks valiantly), or someone who obaginates (to annoy by repeating over and over and over)? Who has not felt mumpish (sullenly angry) or appreciated the apricity (the warmth of sun in winter)? And who can honestly say they have not consulted (acted stupidly), with a friend? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ammon SheaPublisher: Perigee Books Imprint: Perigee Books Dimensions: Width: 15.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 20.80cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9780399533983ISBN 10: 0399533982 Pages: 223 Publication Date: 01 August 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsOddly inspiring. This is the Super Size Me of lexicography .Shea has walked the wildwood of our gnarled, ancient speech and returned singing incomprehensible sounds in a language that turns out to be our own. <br> Nicholson Baker, New York Times Book Review Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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