Wordspotters Guide

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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 leotard was named after its inventor Jules LA (c)otard, The Wordspotter's Guide brims with fascinating linguistic tidbits alongside advice and techniques for detecting the bizarre and unlikely commonalities between words and their meanings. An invitation to pay better attention to words and their stories, this etymological romp will bring out the wordspotter in everyone.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781805226208
Published: November 2026

Number of pages: 336
Width: 136 mm
Height: 218 mm
Depth: 34 mm

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd