The Dictionary of Hiberno-English: The Irish Use of English

Dolan, Terence/ Blindboy Boatclub (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 071719020X / ISBN 13: 9780717190201

Published by Gill & Macmillan, 2020

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3rd edition. 292 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dictionary of Hiberno-English: The Irish Use of English
• Publisher: Gill & Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071719020X
• ISBN 13: 9780717190201
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis

The Dictionary of Hiberno-English is the leading reference book on Hiberno-English – the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland. It connects the spoken and the written language, and is a unique national dictionary that bears witness to Irish history, struggles and the creative identities found in Ireland.

Reflecting the social, political, religious and financial changes of people’s ever-evolving lives, it contains words and expressions not usually seen in a dictionary, such as ‘kibosh’, ‘smithereens’, ‘Peggy’s Leg’, ‘hames’, ‘yoke’, ‘blaa’, ‘banjax’ and ‘lubán’. It is a celebration of an irrepressible gift for the creative, expressive and reckless manipulation of the English language!

About the Author

Dr Terence Patrick Dolan was Emeritus Professor of English at University College Dublin. A well-known broadcaster and guest lecturer, he published and spoke extensively on the subjects of Hiberno-English and Old and Middle English Language and Literature. He is regarded as the pre-eminent authority on Hiberno-English. He died in 2019.

Blindboy Boatclub is one of Ireland’s foremost artistic voices. His literary debut, The Gospel According to Blindboy, was a bestseller, and his weekly podcast reaches over one million listeners monthly. The pilot of his BBC docu-comedy series was recently long-listed for a BAFTA.