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A General Dictionary Of Provincialisms: Written With A View To Rescue From Oblivion The Fast Fading Relics Of Bygone Days (1839)

A General Dictionary Of Provincialisms: Written With A View To Rescue From Oblivion The Fast Fading Relics Of Bygone Days (1839)

Holloway, William

Hardcover

PhilosophyDictionaries & EncyclopediasLinguistics

ISBN10: 1436928338
ISBN13: 9781436928335
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A General Dictionary of Provincialisms is a book written by William Holloway in 1839. The book aims to preserve the linguistic relics of bygone days that are fast fading into oblivion. The dictionary is a comprehensive collection of words and phrases that are specific to certain regions or provinces of England. It includes definitions, origins, and examples of usage for each entry. The book is an important resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of the English language. It is a valuable tool for understanding the regional variations and nuances of the language and provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social history of England. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide audience. It is an essential addition to any library, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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