An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language

An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language

John Jamieson

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
ISBN:
9781020313592
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Long considered the definitive reference work on the history and origins of the Scottish language, this revised edition of the Etymological Dictionary includes a wealth of new material and updates based on the latest research. In addition to tracing the roots of Scots words and phrases, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural history of Scotland. This is an indispensable resource for scholars of language, history, and culture.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 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.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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