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Foyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words
Foyle's Philavery A Treasury of Unusual Words
Author: Christopher Foyle
Philavery (fil-a-vuh-ri) n. An idiosyncratic collection of uncommon and pleasing worlds. The word "philavery" was invented by Christopher Foyle, the chairman of the famous Foyle's Bookshop in London, to describe this book: a collection of words chosen simply on the grounds of their aesthetic appeal. Some of the words appeal because...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780550103291
ISBN-10: 0550103295
Publication Date: 2/27/2008
Pages: 240
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Chambers
Book Type: Hardcover
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