The Essential Scots Dictionary
Author | : Iseabail Macleod |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 402 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 0748622012 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780748622016 |
Rating | : 4/5 (016 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Essential Scots Dictionary written by Iseabail Macleod and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-way dictionary (Scots-English/English-Scots) provides: * Modern Scots, with some literary words likely to be met in stories or poems* Notes on how to get the most out of your dictionary* Grammar notes and verb lists* Spelling guidance* Help with pronunciation* A brief history of the Scots languageIt can also be used for encouraging the use of Scots in schools and to provide support in the classroom. A useful compact reference book for anyone requiring information on Scots."