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A Concise Ulster Dictionary presents the fullest ever guide to the diverse and colourful language of the province of Ulster. Taking in colloquialisms as well as rare and specialist terms, the dictionary covers a wide range of topics, with examples such as coggly-curry (a seesaw), barnbrack (a fruit bun), flahool (generous) and the Sheugh (the Irish Sea, or a drainage ditch). Information on word derivations and the geographical origin of entries, along with over 200 illustrations, mainly based on the collection at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, take the reader on an enlightening journey through the province's language and culture. A comprehensive introduction to the background of the Ulster dialect and helpful guidance on how to use the dictionary are also included. This book is intended for students in Northern Ireland (dialect is on the National Curriculum syllabus for English in Northern Ireland). General readers and academics.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780198600596
eBay Product ID (ePID)90161037
Product Key Features
Number of Pages446 Pages
Publication NameA Concise Ulster Dictionary
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWriting & Reading, Languages
Publication Year1996
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorCaroline Macafee
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height210 mm
Item Weight487 g
Item Width130 mm
Additional Product Features
EditorCaroline Macafee
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
