An Etymological Dictionary Of The Scottish Language

An Etymological Dictionary Of The Scottish Language

John Jamieson

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Hutson Street Press
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2025
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9781024423662
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“An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language” (Volume 2) by John Jamieson is a comprehensive reference work illustrating the words of the Scottish language in their various meanings, using examples from both ancient and modern writers. This dictionary delves into the rich tapestry of the Scottish language, offering insights into its origins and evolution. It serves as an invaluable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Scotland.Jamieson’s meticulous approach provides a detailed exploration of each word, tracing its etymological roots and showcasing its usage through carefully selected literary examples. This volume offers a deep dive into the nuances of the Scottish language, making it an essential addition to any collection focused on linguistics or Scottish studies. The dictionary’s enduring value lies in its contribution to the preservation and understanding of a unique and historically significant language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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