Concise Scots Dictionary: Second Edition (Scots Language Dicti...

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Discover the rich linguistic heritage of Scots with the Concise Scots Dictionary, first published in 1985. This comprehensive single-volume reference has been meticulously revised and updated over thirty years of research to reflect both modern Scots usage and historical language forms. Its accessible style, clear layout, and durable hardback format make it an ideal resource for both casual enthusiasts and serious scholars alike. The dictionary features over 40,000 headwords, including 23,000 full entries and 17,000 cross-references, providing an extensive overview of Scots vocabulary. It introduces more than 1,100 new words and usages in this edition, with special coverage of Orkney and Shetland Scots. The work offers comprehensive coverage of variant spellings and regional forms, including Ulster Scots, ensuring a thorough understanding of the language’s diversity. Navigation is made easy through extensive cross-referencing, while the updated pronunciation information enhances clarity. The dictionary also provides valuable insights into grammar and register, illustrating how and when to use specific words. It includes inflected forms such as verb tenses, and field labels indicate the domain or context of particular terms. Additionally, it features thousands of idioms, phrases, and proverbs, enriching the user’s grasp of Scots language and culture. Further, the dictionary offers improved and extended etymological information, along with extensive coverage of language evoluti

• Publisher: Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Company University Press
• Year: 2018
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 147443231X
• Condition: Fair

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