Scotland in Definition

Scotland in Definition A History of Scottish Dictionaries

From medieval times to the major electronic projects of the 21st century, this book offers a unique account of Scottish and Gaelic dictionaries and glossaries while also spotlighting the Scottish contribution to English lexicography. Demonstrating the ways in which poets and scholars throughout the ages have approached the task of describing their languages, this fascinating history also discusses the influence their work had on popular notions regarding language.
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Moray Lyle McIntosh@bookish_arcadia
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Dec 5, 2021