A Provincial Glossary: With a Collection of Local Proverbs, and Popular Superstitions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Francis Grose

 
9780282401290: A Provincial Glossary: With a Collection of Local Proverbs, and Popular Superstitions (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book presents a fascinating regional glossary of archaic and dialect words common in 18th-century England. Drawn from various counties, the author has compiled an inclusive overview of vernacular language used by the common people, providing a window into the linguistic landscape of the time. The glossary offers insights into rural speech patterns, colloquialisms, and phrases that have since fallen out of use, shedding light on regional variations in vocabulary and pronunciation. A valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of the English language, this glossary illuminates the richness and diversity of regional dialects in 18th-century England.

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