The Superior Person's Third Book of Well-Bred Words

The Superior Person's Book of Words #3

by Peter Bowler, Dennis Corrigan (Illustrator)

A collection of unusual and amusing words.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Collections

112 pages, Hardcover

First published February 28, 2001

Reviews

[Alexandria Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got into this series when I was looking for words/definitions to use in the board game ‘Balderdash’ and it does not disappoint. It’s funny, the words are unusual and obscure, and I completely recommend it!

[Woodge · Rating 3 out of 5]

A dozen years ago my inamorata bestowed upon me the first book in this lexigraphic series. Loved it. Six years later I read the penultimate book. Dug it. And now I've finally read the third book. Liked it. The first one was the best but these are all fun for word nerds and those of us who aspire to linguistic snobbery. Along with learning arcane words, we are treated to the authors humorous example sentences where he tries using the word. A brief example:

gilliver n. A wanton wench. "What is this 'gilliver' you have on your Christmas gift wish list, Morris?"

[Godine Publisher & Black Sparrow Press · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A lexicon devoid of practical value but replete with entertaining possibilities. . .Not for the faint of wit."
-Publishers Weekly

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

trivia and rubbish, I liked it

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute Book, lots of fun.

[Gary Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful, even if (or especially if) one is not subject to strephosymbolia.