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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 » of their aptness, some for their obscurity, some for their euphony, and some for their quirkiness. As a collection, they represent the fruits of a lifetime of reading and will delight all word lovers.« less