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Features words with interesting or surprising origins, such as pyramid, which might once have been a kind of cake, and boudoir, a 'sulking place'Engagingly written entries include discussion of phrases and quotations linked to the word as well as innovative contemporary usesAn index helps you find the words you are looking forAn attractive and accessible design makes this an excellent gift and a pleasure to browse
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Features words with interesting or surprising origins, such as pyramid, which might once have been a kind of cake, and boudoir, a 'sulking place'Engagingly written entries include discussion of phrases and quotations linked to the word as well as innovative contemporary usesAn index helps you find the words you are looking forAn attractive and accessible design makes this an excellent gift and a pleasure to browse
