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Details: Did you know that an assassin is a hashish-eater and a yokel a country woodpecker? that dr mesmer mesmerised patients back to health or that samuel pepys enjoyed a good game of handicap? this title collects over 500 of the strangest, and funniest-sounding words in the english language, and traces them back to their often puzzling origins. illustrations (Paperback)

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Details: pp. 288 Did you know that an assassin is a hashish-eater and a yokel a country woodpecker? That Dr Mesmer mesmerised patients back to health or that Samuel Pepys enjoyed a good game of handicap? While we're at it, what have spondulics to do with spines or lawyers with avocados? In It's a Wonderful Word, bestselling author Albert Jack collects over 500 of the strangest, funniest-sounding and most delightful words in the English language, and traces them back to their often puzzling origins. While brushing up on your gibberish or gobbledygook, discover why bastards should resent travelling sale.