I've always been interested in words - the more unusual the better. Sometimes I like a particular word b/c of how it sounds - other times b/c of it's meaning. Some words are great because the sound of the word fits perfectly with the definition...like the word fetid. I've noticed that both of my kids tend to use the more fun or descriptive word for something rather than the typical - so it seems they also enjoy words.
Well - at the library yesterday on the "for sale" table - I came across an interesting book called "The Word Museum - The Most Remarkable English Words Every Forgotten". The book cost 25 cents so I bought it.
Before I continue let me say that I have found it odd - the selection of books the library sells off at times. I have come across hardcover, in still good condition, editions of "The Little House on the Prairie", and many decent books for children (hardcover) also in good condition. Makes you wonder what books they are keeping. I'm curious to know what their method is for disposing of some of these books. No longer popular? Too many copies?? Too old fashioned???
OK back to The Word Museum...I have enjoyed looking through the book thus far - and believe that some of those old words need to make a comeback...Adam's Ale (water), doattee (the nodding of your head when falling asleep while sitting...that happens to me fairly often), kedge-belly (glutton), maw-wallop (filthy, ill-cooked food), pharmacopolist (seller of medicine), ruckle (loose heap), scruttle (save money w/difficulty).
So what are some of your favorite words?
Well - at the library yesterday on the "for sale" table - I came across an interesting book called "The Word Museum - The Most Remarkable English Words Every Forgotten". The book cost 25 cents so I bought it.
Before I continue let me say that I have found it odd - the selection of books the library sells off at times. I have come across hardcover, in still good condition, editions of "The Little House on the Prairie", and many decent books for children (hardcover) also in good condition. Makes you wonder what books they are keeping. I'm curious to know what their method is for disposing of some of these books. No longer popular? Too many copies?? Too old fashioned???
OK back to The Word Museum...I have enjoyed looking through the book thus far - and believe that some of those old words need to make a comeback...Adam's Ale (water), doattee (the nodding of your head when falling asleep while sitting...that happens to me fairly often), kedge-belly (glutton), maw-wallop (filthy, ill-cooked food), pharmacopolist (seller of medicine), ruckle (loose heap), scruttle (save money w/difficulty).
So what are some of your favorite words?
