Speitel, Pauline Cairns
100 Favourite Scots Words
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912147991
- author:
- Speitel, Pauline Cairns
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Luath Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Humour, Topic, Language,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This anthology explores the depth and diversity of the Scots language, tracing its history from formal to modern slang. Compiled from the Herald's Scots Word of the Week, it delves into the evolution of the language over time.
From formal language to obsolete Older Scots, this collection reveals the unique cultural heritage of Scotland's linguistic landscape. With 100 favourite words at its core, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the country's rich linguistic diversity.
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