Horsefeathers: & Other Curious Words

From "mad as a wet hen" to "corn dodger" and "hobgoblin," Charles Funk's collections of curious words and expressions are a treasure trove of word origin.

If you've ever wondered why the candy is called butterscotch; why a certain Southern food is called a hushpuppy; why log supports in a fireplace are known as andirons, or, sometimes, firedogs; you'll be fascinated by the origins of the over 600 words discussed in "a book that gets curiouser and curiouser as it goes along"(San Francisco Chronicle).

Author: Charles E. Funk
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 10/22/2002
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780060513375