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A Scots Dialect Dictionary: Comprising the Words in Use From the Latter Part of the Seventeenth Century to the Present Day (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander Warrack

 
9780265159477: A Scots Dialect Dictionary: Comprising the Words in Use From the Latter Part of the Seventeenth Century to the Present Day (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0265159474 ISBN 13: 9780265159477
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the living Scottish dialect in a compact dictionary that covers the late seventeenth century to today. It offers clear usage, pronunciation guidance, and practical references for readers, students, and writers.

This dictionary collects words from a wide range of sources to show how Scots is used in daily life. It focuses on Modern Scottish, with notes on pronunciation and cross-references to help users find related forms. You’ll find entries drawn from many regions and periods, along with phrases that illustrate meaning in context.

  • Extensive coverage of modern Scottish vocabulary with practical definitions.
  • Clear guidance on pronunciation and how words are used in everyday speech.
  • Cross‑references to related forms to aid learning and exploration.
  • Entries sourced from a broad mix of texts and real‑world language use.
Ideal for readers of Scottish literature, students, linguists, writers, and curious language lovers seeking a concise, user‑friendly reference.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0265159474
ISBN 13 
9780265159477
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
748