Philavery (fil-a-vuh-ri) n. An idiosyncratic collection of uncommon and pleasing words. The word "philavery" was invented by Christopher Foyle, the chairman of the famous Foyle's Bookshop in London, to describe this book: a collection of words chosen simply on the grounds of their aesthetic appeal. ...
Christopher Foyle
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CHRISTOPHER FOYLE' 'PENNY MOUNTAIN
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W.& G. FOYLE LTD
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Christopher Foyle
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This book is a must-have for everyone who enjoyed Foyle's Philavery. Like its predecessor, it brings together a plethora of words which appeal on account of their unusual sounds and meanings and which hint at the rich history of the English language. In this second collection, even more emphasis is ...
Christopher Foyle
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Jump to Christopher Foyle - [edit source | edit]. Detective Chief Superintendent (DCS) Foyle (Michael Kitchen) consistently introduces himself with the...
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