188 Words for Rain
A delightfully damp tour of the British Isles, led by natural forces (an official BBC Weather book)
(Author) Alan ConnorMizzle. Dreich. Raining knives and forks. A real mugga-fisty. A spot of plother... We Brits love talking about the weather. So much so that our islands have hundreds of words and phrases for rain, some self-explanatory and others that really leave us scratching our heads. From a light smirr in Aberdeen to a "it's raining knives and forks!" in the Brecon Beacons, each type of rain tells a story about the people and places it falls on. In this delightfully damp tour of the British Isles, writer and puddle-splasher Alan Connor digs deep into the meaning and quirky histories of over one hundred words for precipitation. He gets caught in a plash in Northumberland, crashes a fox's wedding in Devon and ponders the phenomenon of Brits-who-picnic-in-the-car, in this charming and witty celebration of our very British obsession.
Alan Connor
Alan Connor is a British writer, known for his work in the field of puzzles and word games. He has contributed to various publications such as The Guardian and The Times, and has authored several books on the subject. Connor's writing style is characterized by his wit, creativity, and deep knowledge of language and linguistics.
One of his most notable works is "The Crossword Century: 100 Years of Witty Wordplay, Ingenious Puzzles, and Linguistic Mischief," which explores the history and evolution of crossword puzzles. Connor's contributions to the genre of puzzles and word games have had a significant impact on the field, inspiring a new generation of puzzle enthusiasts and writers.
Overall, Alan Connor is a prominent figure in the world of puzzles and word games, known for his insightful writing and engaging exploration of language and linguistics.
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