Word Gossip: A Series Of Familiar Essays On Words And Their Peculiarities (1869)

by William Lewery Blackley

Book Overview

Word Gossip: A Series Of Familiar Essays On Words And Their Peculiarities is a book written by William Lewery Blackley and published in 1869. The book is a collection of essays that explore the peculiarities of the English language, with a focus on the meanings, origins, and usage of words. Each essay delves into a specific word or phrase, examining its etymology, historical usage, and modern connotations. The essays are written in a conversational...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437366570
• ISBN13: 9781437366570
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"