I’m having a little break from the computer this weekend as I will be spending time with my lovely daughter and attending the launch of a new shop she is managing. So no posts from me until Monday, which is a bank holiday in the UK. Next week I will continue with my novel, The […]
Day: August 28, 2015
The fifth and last day of an interest in etymology
Euphemism An indirect or mild noun To use instead of one That is too blunt Embarrassing Or even unpleasant Avoids offense And softens a blow A florid circumlocution That beats around the bush From the Greek expression Euphemismos Uses favourable Not inauspicious words Or dysphemia That call a spade a spade Speaking with a mealy mouth […]
writing in north norfolk 