European Studies - Ireland, Irish History - Social Aspects, Celtic Languages - Reference, Indo-European Languages - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
This third collection of Diarmaid Ó Muirithe's ever-popular Irish Times column of the same name follows on from The Words We Use (1996; now out of print) and The Words We Use: Volume 2: A Word in Your Ear (1997).
As with the previous two volumes this collection illustrates the author's delight in language and his passion for words. Drawing on his own wit, a wide range of sources and the inspiration of his readers, Ó Muirithe examines and illuminates words and phrases, both colloquialisms and standard English.
About the Author:
Diarmaid Ó Muirithe, now retired from UCD, is an Irish Times columnist. His works include A Dictionary of Anglo-Irish.
Editorials
Booknews
A collection of popular columns from the , reflecting the author's delight in language and his passion for words. Drawing on his own wit, a range of sources, and the inspiration of his readers, he examines and illuminates words and phrases, both colloquialisms and standard English. Lacks a subject index. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
September 17, 1999
Publisher
Four Courts Press Ltd
Pages
144
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781851824663