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Scotland in Definition: A History of Scottish Dictionaries

Scotland in Definition: A History of Scottish Dictionaries

J. Derrick McClure
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From medieval times to the major electronic projects of the 21st century, this book offers a unique account of Scottish and Gaelic dictionaries and glossaries while also spotlighting the Scottish contribution to English lexicography. Demonstrating the ways in which poets and scholars throughout the ages have approached the task of describing their languages, this fascinating history also discusses the influence their work had on popular notions regarding language.
Language
English
Pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Release
May 01, 2012
ISBN
1906566496
ISBN 13
9781906566494

Scotland in Definition: A History of Scottish Dictionaries

J. Derrick McClure
4/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
From medieval times to the major electronic projects of the 21st century, this book offers a unique account of Scottish and Gaelic dictionaries and glossaries while also spotlighting the Scottish contribution to English lexicography. Demonstrating the ways in which poets and scholars throughout the ages have approached the task of describing their languages, this fascinating history also discusses the influence their work had on popular notions regarding language.
Language
English
Pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Release
May 01, 2012
ISBN
1906566496
ISBN 13
9781906566494

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