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Did you a love letter, is actually a French word that means ‘sweet note’;Confetti comes from the Italian confetto, which means ‘small sweet’;Roseate means rose-coloured, rose-scented, or just plain rosy;Glamour originally meant ‘magic’, ‘enchantment’ or ‘art of contriving magic spells’.Delve into the origins of everyday words and discover fascinating snippets of history in this fun and informative new book by bestselling author Terry O’Brien. Full of funny titbits about words you thought you knew, and with lists that help you remember commonly confused words, this book will help you uncover the many secrets of the English language.