I Never Knew There Was a Word for It

by Adam Jacot de Boinod

From 'shotclog', a Yorkshire term for a companion only tolerated because he is paying for the drinks, to Albanian having 29 words to describe different kinds of eyebrows, the languages of the world are full of amazing, amusing and illuminating words and expressions that will improve absolutely everybody's quality of life. All they need is this book

This bumper volume gathers all three of Adam Jacot de Boinod's acclaimed books about language...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141028394
• ISBN13: 9780141028392
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Particular Books
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"