What is a 'breechy' cow, a 'churl' or a 'dolly peg'? What did it mean to 'cozen,' to 'swan' or to 'rive'?

These words, like hundreds of others in this book, were common in the mid-1800s.

For anyone with an interest in how our pioneer ancestors spoke and wrote, or just have an interest in LDS history, this book is a must. Each unusual word is presented in an entertaining way that will please readers of all ages. For example:

• Coot-n. (Colloq.) A common or stupid fellow. Like most weekly papers in the early nineteenth century, the Saints' Evening and Morning Star carried a great deal of filler items from papers throughout the country. In 1832, it carried such a typical item on page 31: 'It seems that, at the Union celebration of the 4th of July, in Bishopsville, S.C. the coots poisoned the victuals which sickened all that eat, and one died.'

So step into history, and gain some interesting and revealing insights. Even stump your friends!