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The Etymologicon
A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
Book • 2011
The Etymologicon is a non-fiction book that traces the surprising etymologies of everyday English words, linking them thematically in a circular narrative derived from the author's blog The Inky Fool.
It reveals quirky connections, such as from 'gruntled' to 'disgruntled', mortgages as 'death pledges', and links between coffee chains and whaling, presented in a humorous, ribald style that delights word lovers.
It reveals quirky connections, such as from 'gruntled' to 'disgruntled', mortgages as 'death pledges', and links between coffee chains and whaling, presented in a humorous, ribald style that delights word lovers.
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