Words We Don't Use - O Muirithe, Diarmaid
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Here is a compendium of archaic words, or words that have almost completely fallen out of use or have changed their meanings. Diarmaid O Muirithe brings his customary air of erudition lightly worn, presenting his vast knowledge, with gentle wit.

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Produktbeschreibung
Here is a compendium of archaic words, or words that have almost completely fallen out of use or have changed their meanings. Diarmaid O Muirithe brings his customary air of erudition lightly worn, presenting his vast knowledge, with gentle wit.
Autorenporträt
Dr Diarmaid O Muirithe is a retired academic and a distinguished historical lexicographer. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and at the National University of Ireland, he has been Fulbright Professor of English in the United States, and has held the Chair of Irish Studies in St Mary's University, Halifax, Canada and the position of Senior Lecturer Emeritus at UCD's School of English, Drama and Film Studies. He is the author of many books, including Irish Words and Phrases, Irish Slang, A Dictionary of Anglo-Irish Words, Words We Use and Words We Don't Use (Much Anymore). He was a consultant contributor to The Encyclopaedia of Ireland and a regular contributor to The Irish Times.