Sounds Irish (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Lythrum Press, Adelaide, SA, 2004
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Paperback. This book traces Irish language words, phrases and references in Australian newspapers, poetry, novels, and in Australian English. It begins with a discussion of the written evidence we have of Irish speakers in Australia, from convicts to priests. Readers will be surprised to learn how some of the most iconic Australian words, such as 'sheila' and 'brumby', are revealed to be Irish words in disguise. A detailed glossary of Irish words in Australian writing shows just how important this contribution to Australian English has been. This book traces Irish language words, phrases and references in Australian newspapers, poetry, novels, and in Australian English. It begins with a discussion of the written evidence we have of Irish speakers in Australia, from convicts to priests. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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- Title
- Sounds Irish (Paperback)
- Author
- Dymphna Lonergan
- Publisher
- Lythrum Press, Adelaide, SA
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1921013001
- ISBN 13
- 9781921013003
Dymphna Lonergan was born in Dublin, Ireland, where she studied the Irish language in school. She immigrated to Australia in 1972 and since then has continued to research the Irish influence on Australian English. Dr Lonergan has contributed Irish derivations for English words to the Oxford English Dictionary
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