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Foyle's Philavery

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A selection from Christopher Foyle's book, Foyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words, which I was delighted to learn about here.
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12 months ago reesetee said:

Glad you're enjoying it, JBJ. I'll have to get my hands on a copy as well.

about 1 year ago JingleBellJosie said:

Ooo! Thanks Reesetee! This is a great list! (I recently discovered this book and I'm having so much fun with it!)

about 1 year ago reesetee said:

Thanks!

about 1 year ago rolig said:

Excellent list!

over 2 years ago reesetee said:

I'm particularly fond of plap. :-)

over 2 years ago palooka said:

I agree with trivet! Rather than simply being big, incomprehensible words, these words are fun to say & contemplate.

over 2 years ago reesetee said:

Thanks, trivet! Need to get my hands on a copy of this book.

over 2 years ago trivet said:

These are lovely!

*favorited*

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