Title: A Grammar of the Dialect of Windhill, in the West Riding of Yorkshire (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1330539923
ISBN 13: 9781330539927
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New
Weight: 0.32 kilograms

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Explore a detailed study of the Windhill dialect from the West Riding of Yorkshire.

This authoritative reference analyzes grammar, vocabulary, and usage with careful examples. It guides readers through pronouns, demonstratives, and verbs, showing how regional speech differs from standard English. The book presents grammatical classes, historical notes, and practical usage to help readers understand and compare dialect forms.

Begin with a clear overview of the dialect’s pronouns, demonstratives, and interrogatives. Then dive into verb systems, including strong and weak forms and notable regional variations. Rich examples illustrate how words and structures shift across the Windhill speech landscape, from everyday phrases to nuanced sentence patterns. The work blends linguistic detail with accessible explanations, making it useful for students, scholars, and curious readers alike.

Clear explanations of pronouns, demonstratives, and relative forms as used in the Windhill dialect
In-depth treatment of strong versus weak verbs and their regional conjugations
Practical examples showing pronunciation, usage, and regional variation
Historical notes and cross-references to related dialect studies for context

Ideal for readers of regional language studies, historical linguistics, and dialect transcription who want a grounded, example-rich look at this Yorkshire dialect.

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