As the nights draw in and the cold descends the winter world emerges - and with it an
incredible array of words that superbly capture the season. From frost-dogs (tiny frozen
particles of falling snow) and Stepmother's breath (a sudden cold snap) to hibernaculum (a
winter refuge during the winter months) and crapulent (feeling the aftereffects of
overindulgence) Paul Anthony Jones delves into the origins of these rare fascinating and
forgotten words opening up a whole new way of describing the winter months. Whether
you're keeping cosy in front of the fire warding off the winter blues or throwing yourself
into the party season A Winter Dictionary is the perfect way to while away the snow-laden
days. Praise for Why Is this a Question? 'An enlightening delightful book that
will make you question every sentence you've ever read or written.' Arthur der Weduwen author
of The Library 'As entertaining as it is engrossing . . . this book will delight
logophiles everywhere and create many new ones.' John Banville 'Every page will make
you stop think and wonder.' James Hawes author of The Shortest History of England
