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I did this in five word bursts, sometimes multiple a day, rather than one a day to keep up with library loans period, but it was still marvelously diverting rather than overwhelming. I can't say I'll remember every word I learned about but I always enjoy etymological entertainment. 1/?
Try THAT one on today! 👀🫣
I don't remember "I F'd your mom" dating back to Shakespeare coming up in English class. ? Probably why we did Hamlet instead of Titus Andronicus. Sidebar: Serious cognitive dissonance around seeing 'your mum' - UK version seems way more charming than North American 'yo mama'.
Rarely been in a position to test hangover cures, but having a good cry sounds at least as anecdotally comforting as a greasy breakfast. 🤷🏼♂️😭🥹
When my eyes are watering and I'm searching for the Kleenex, it's good to know there might be a positive superstition involved.
pickToo many favourite authors to choose from, but I ❤ his Oscar Wilde Mysteries. #pop22
5 🌟 and read in time to hear her talk this evening!
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I must be on the nice list 🎅🏻 😍 Susie Dent‘s word of the day for Dec 25th is ‘confelicity‘, finding pleasure in the happiness of others. I hope all your Christmases are happy and bookish!
Better late than never - I‘ve been a bit busy...
1. Word Perfect by Susie Dent - “etymological entertainment for every day of the year”
2. Not yet.
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This arrived today 😍
Im such a lover of words I‘m always on the dictionary app looking up the meaning of words I don‘t know or finding new words
I intend to read it every day and hopefully learn something new ☺️
More Etymology from me: Pandemonium a word coined by Milton in ‘Paradise Lost‘ for the middle of hell. #TodayILearned #TIL #NFN2020
A book full of etymology, and a word for every day of the year. Here‘s one for January 1st. #NFN2020 #TodayILearned #TIL
I follow Susie Dent on Twitter and love the forgotten words she shares. She has a book coming out, Word Perfect which I am definitely going to buy but had to feel for her when I saw this tweet, especially given the book‘s name. 🤦🏼♀️
Word Perfect: Curious Coinages and Etymological First Aid for Every Day of the Year | 
UK (English and Scottish) words I've never heard of.
Some entries actually include multiple words under the heading of one, and some entries fully admit that the original origin can only be guessed at.
Diving into word history also meant getting many snippets of world history in the bargain). 2/? 9mo
The book's 2020 publication date meant multiple references to COVID and Trump. 3/3 9mo