Book detail: The Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This book is a meticulous journey through the English language, uncovering the history and usage of words that have fallen out of common use. Each chapter corresponds to an hour of the day, providing a unique perspective on the evolution of language over time.
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