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This dictionary covers a multitude of Scots words and expressions, some of which have entered into English worldwide, some of which are peculiarly Scottish and communicate much about Scotland’s unique culture and society. Often light in tone, it offers valuable insight into the linguistic development of Scots.

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Author:   James A.C. Stevenson (Late of The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue) ,  Iseabail Macleod (Scottish Language Dictionaries, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.555kg
ISBN:  

9781474247191

ISBN 10:   1474247199
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   17 December 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgements A Key to Varieties of Scots A Note on Pronunciation 1 People, Titles and Labels, Parts of the Body 2 Human Attributes, Behaviour 3 Health, Appearance, Dress 4 Eating and Drinking 5 Communication, Speech, Sound 6 Movement, Commotion, Violence 7 Law, Administration 8 Education, Religion, The Supernatural 9 Festivals, Local Customs, Music and Dance 10 Sports and Games 11 Countryside, Nature, Time and Weather 12 Fishing, Farming, Industry, Crafts and Gear 13 Construction, House, Household 14 Grammar Words, Number and Quantity 15 Miscellany Bibliography Index

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James A. C. Stevenson was editor-in-chief of The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue until his retirement. Iseabail Macleod has been the editorial director of the Scottish National Dictionary Association (1986-2002) and is now editorial consultant at Scottish Language Dictionaries.

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