GDoS for Babylon/GoldenDict

This dictionary is based on the online, uncited, pages of Green's Dictionary of Slang.

Note: It does NOT include 2017 updates.

The Accidental Dictionary: The Remarkable Twists and Turns of English Words

Brimming with hidden histories and tantalising twists, The Accidental Dictionary tells the extraordinary stories behind ordinary words.

100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses

100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses is the perfect book for anyone seeking clear and sensible guidance on avoiding common pitfalls of the English language.

Dictionary of Pseudonyms: 13,000 assumed names and their origins

Substantially revised and enlarged, this new edition of the Dictionary of Pseudonyms includes more than 2,000 new entries, bringing the volume's total to approximately 13,000 assumed names, nicknames, stage names, and aliases. The introduction has been entirely rewritten, and many previous entries feature new accompanying details or quoted material. This volume also features a significantly greater number of cross-references than was included in previous editions. Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries also include the story behind the person's name change.

Tell me When?

Tell Me When is full of hundreds of surprising questions and fascinating answers which can provide teasing quiz questions, settle arguments and assist with school projects. It is an intriguing reference book for the whole family.