The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English

An entertaining collection of strange, delightful, and unexpectedly apt words from the origins of English
This book illuminates the lives, beliefs, and habits of our linguistic ancestors.

Praise for the book:

• 'A marvelous book' - Neil Gaiman
• 'Wonderful' - Tom Holland
• 'A lovely, lovely read' - Lucy Mangan
• 'Splendid' - David Crystal
• 'Thorough, entertaining, and absolutely fascinating.' - Paul Anthony Jones, Haggard Hawks

In this beautiful little book, Hana Videen has gathered gems of words to create a glorious trove that reveals the magical roots of our language.

Discover:

• A world where choking on a bit of bread might prove your guilt.
• The concept of fiend-ship being as likely as friend-ship.
• The possibility of growing up to be a laughter-smith.

These fascinating insights will ensure you’ll never see English in the same way again.