In attempting to write this review of Barbara Wallraff’s Word Fugitives, a book about finding or coining words needed to convey concepts not defined by a known or existing word, I found myself quite relating to Wallruff’s theme. Somewhere out there, I am certain, is a word that defines a person who is extremely interested in odd and unusual words and enjoys using words no one around them has ever heard of. Sadly neither Word Fugitives not any of the dictionaries or thesauri I consulted led me to this particular fugitive term. Thus I was unable to begin this piece by saying "This one is for my ______ friends."
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