The Dialect of Banffshire: With a Glossary of Words Not in Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary (1866)

Walter Gregor

The Dialect of Banffshire: With a Glossary of Words Not in Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary (1866)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
17 February 2010
Pages
256
ISBN
9781120995599

The Dialect of Banffshire: With a Glossary of Words Not in Jamieson’s Scottish Dictionary (1866)

Walter Gregor

The Dialect Of Banffshire: With A Glossary Of Words Not In Jamieson???????s Scottish Dictionary is a book written by Walter Gregor and published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive study of the dialect spoken in the Banffshire area of Scotland, with a particular focus on the vocabulary and grammar used in the region. The book includes a glossary of words that were not included in Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary, which was a widely used reference at the time. The glossary includes many words and phrases that are specific to the Banffshire dialect, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the Scottish language.The book is divided into several sections, including an introduction to the dialect of Banffshire, a discussion of the grammar and syntax of the dialect, and a detailed analysis of the vocabulary and idioms used in the region. The author also provides examples of the dialect in use, including dialogues and poems written in the Banffshire dialect.Overall, The Dialect Of Banffshire: With A Glossary Of Words Not In Jamieson???????s Scottish Dictionary is an important work of Scottish linguistics, providing a detailed and comprehensive study of a unique and fascinating dialect of the Scottish language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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