As a writer, I found this book to be a great source of new words. While I don't always agree with some of the definitions provided, I do use this book on a regular basis as a thesaurus of sorts. Here are a couple examples I couldn't resist: Saturnalia: a period of wild, unrestrained feasting and merriment. Jimjams: The jitters; a fit of nervousnessWho can resist words like those? I found myself reading the book, word for word. If you love etymology, you'll love this book.
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