| Favourite Scots Words: A fascinating guide to some unique Scots words Contributor(s): Kirkpatrick, Betty (Author) |
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ISBN: 1505432790 ISBN-13: 9781505432794 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $7.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.43 lbs) 138 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A fascinating guide to some unique Scots words - a vital companion for anyone interested in Scottish culture or Scotland's people and language. Rather than a dictionary, this is a light-hearted, essay-style look at some personal favourite Scots words. It is written by one of Scotland's leading lexicographers, Betty Kirkpatrick, who has also edited Roget's Thesaurus, the Oxford Paperback Thesaurus and Chambers' Twentieth Century Dictionary. The various articles include the modern meaning of a particular Scots word and often some historical ones. They frequently include example phrases or sentences showing the word in use - as well as guides to pronunciation. The book offers a taste of Scots which is very likely to whet your appetite for more. |
