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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Academic & Professional
ISBN-101474247199
ISBN-139781474247191
eBay Product ID (ePID)211898038
Product Key Features
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameScoor-Oot : a Dictionary of Scots Words and Phrases in Current Use
Publication Year2015
SubjectMiscellaneous, Linguistics / General
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorIseabail Macleod, James A. C. Stevenson
SeriesLinguistics: Bloomsbury Academic Collections
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight20.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition23
Target AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Decimal427.9411
Lc Classification NumberPe2106
Table of ContentForeword 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
