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Tom Burton.
Long Words Bother Me (== Words, Words, Words == Words in Your Ear) .
Sutton Publishin. 1995

Why did writers in the Middle Ages call Abraham buxom and the Virgin Mary daft? What’s thrilling about having your belly button pierced? Why do Aussies barrack for their sports teams and sledge their opponents? What’s the origin of elephant and castle? How can God be both visible and invisible at the same time?

This entertaining and informative book discusses words such as these and their wilsome ways.