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The Wordspotter's Guide: Etymological Adventures Through the English Language
Olivia Swarthout
Olivia Swarthout, creator of the viral sensation Weird Medieval Guys, turns her idiosyncratic and humorous eye to the fascinating roots of the English language. Here, she introduces readers to wordspotting, a hobby for those who love words and their peculiarities, origins and histories. From the seemingly modern 'unfriend' - which dates back to the seventeenth century - to the revelation that the
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| To be released | November 5, 2026 |
| ISBN13 | 9781805226208 |
| Publishers | Profile Books Ltd |
| Pages | 336 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 20 mm · 537 g (Weight (estimated)) |
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