Stipple, Wink and Gusset by James Cochrane

Stipple, Wink and Gusset

James Cochrane

128 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

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Stipple, Wink and Gusset by James Cochrane is a fascinating read for curious and word-weary individuals who delight in uncovering the hidden histories and origins of the quirky and obscure words that pepper the English language.

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A directory of eccentric inventors and originators throughout history. The essential companion for anyone who has ever wondered about the origins of many of the more puzzling words in English: why do people wink, who first came up with "walkman", ...

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