This delightful book contains a plethora of words from cultures around the world. From the english "whimsy" (playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor) to yiddish "shlimazl" (a person who suffers from relentless bad luck), or, my personal favorite, the scots "tartle" (to hesitate because you have forgotten someone's name), these words are sure to delight anyone who loves words!
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