A Concise Ulster Dictionary - Brossura

Macafee, Caroline

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0198600593 ISBN 13: 9780198600596

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, 1996

Riassunto

A Concise Ulster Dictionary presents the fullest ever guide to the diverse and colourful language of the province of Ulster. Taking in colloquialisms as well as rare and specialist terms, the dictionary covers a wide range of topics, with examples such as coggly-curry (a seesaw), barnbrack (a fruit bun), flahool (generous) and the Sheugh (the Irish Sea, or a drainage ditch). Information on word derivations and the geographical origin of entries, along with over 200 illustrations, mainly based on the collection at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, take the reader on an enlightening journey through the province's language and culture. A comprehensive introduction to the background of the Ulster dialect and helpful guidance on how to use the dictionary are also included. This book is intended for students in Northern Ireland (dialect is on the National Curriculum syllabus for English in Northern Ireland). General readers and academics.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0198600593
• ISBN 13: 9780198600596
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 446
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile