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Dictionaries -> Words and Language
Dictionary of Language Games, Puzzles, and Amusements
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by:
Eiss, Harry Edwin
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Publisher:
Greenwood Press
Published: October 21, 1986
ISBN: 0313244677
Format:Hardcover
Pages:295
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Book Description
Review
This is a very complete and detailed listing, with definitions, explanations, and examples of hundreds of word games, puzzles, and amusements is the English language. Mathematical games and puzzles are not included, and except for a few
jumbled-language games where some Latin is used, English in employed throughout. Typical games covered are anagrams, alliteration, car games (making up words from car license plates), charades, guessing games, limericks, palindromes, rebuses, Scrabble,
and the like. Entries vary in length, but usually give a definition, origin of the name if known, explanation of the game or the rules of play, a few examples if appropriate, usually some reference to similar games or puzzles, and finally a bibliography
relating to that particular game. Black and white line drawings are used when necessary to make the entry clear. There is a more extensive bibliography of books relating to the topic in general at the end of the work, and it concludes with a brief index.
... The reference value of this work is obvious in that it defines, in most cases adequately, many elusive game terms, such as guggenheim, hangman, or lipogram, not usually found in dictionaries. It will also provide ideas for children's and adult
recreational situations, and so will be useful for teachers and planners of intellectual and recreational activities for people of all ages.Reference Books Bulletin
Product Description:
Throughout recorded history, mankind
has turned to language play as a source of entertainment and intellectual stimulation. This unique new reference provides comprehensive listings and explainations, together with samples and historical information, concerning the hundreds of letter and
word games, puzzles, and linguistic entertainments that enrich our cultural life.
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