Scoor-oot
A Dictionary of Scots Words and Phrases in Current Use
Published on 17. December 2015
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-4742-4719-1 (ISBN)
Description
This dictionary covers a multitude of Scots words and expressions, some of which have entered into English worldwide, some of which are peculiarly Scottish and communicate much about Scotland's unique culture and society. Often light in tone, it offers valuable insight into the linguistic development of Scots.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
596 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4742-4719-1 (9781474247191)
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James A.C. Stevenson | Iseabail Macleod
Scoor-oot
A Dictionary of Scots Words and Phrases in Current Use
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12/2015
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
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Persons
James A. C. Stevenson was editor-in-chief of The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue until his retirement.
Iseabail Macleod has been the editorial director of the Scottish National Dictionary Association (1986-2002) and is now editorial consultant at Scottish Language Dictionaries.
Iseabail Macleod has been the editorial director of the Scottish National Dictionary Association (1986-2002) and is now editorial consultant at Scottish Language Dictionaries.
Content
Foreword
Acknowledgements
A Key to Varieties of Scots
A Note on Pronunciation
1 People, Titles and Labels, Parts of the Body
2 Human Attributes, Behaviour
3 Health, Appearance, Dress
4 Eating and Drinking
5 Communication, Speech, Sound
6 Movement, Commotion, Violence
7 Law, Administration
8 Education, Religion, The Supernatural
9 Festivals, Local Customs, Music and Dance
10 Sports and Games
11 Countryside, Nature, Time and Weather
12 Fishing, Farming, Industry, Crafts and Gear
13 Construction, House, Household
14 Grammar Words, Number and Quantity
15 Miscellany
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
A Key to Varieties of Scots
A Note on Pronunciation
1 People, Titles and Labels, Parts of the Body
2 Human Attributes, Behaviour
3 Health, Appearance, Dress
4 Eating and Drinking
5 Communication, Speech, Sound
6 Movement, Commotion, Violence
7 Law, Administration
8 Education, Religion, The Supernatural
9 Festivals, Local Customs, Music and Dance
10 Sports and Games
11 Countryside, Nature, Time and Weather
12 Fishing, Farming, Industry, Crafts and Gear
13 Construction, House, Household
14 Grammar Words, Number and Quantity
15 Miscellany
Bibliography
Index