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A Glossary Of Words Used In The Wapentakes Of Manley And Corringham, Lincolnshire

A Glossary Of Words Used In The Wapentakes Of Manley And Corringham, Lincolnshire

Edward Peacock

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LinguisticsGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354171354
ISBN13: 9789354171352
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 29 2020
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.44
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the living past of Lincolnshire's language with Edward Peacock's remarkable glossary-a window into the dialects and words once spoken in the wapentakes of Manley and Corringham. Every entry is a fragment of local history, capturing the unique expressions and linguistic quirks that shaped daily life in Victorian England. This is no dry catalogue. It is a vibrant record for anyone fascinated by regional dialect study, historical linguistics, or the evolution of British English. Peacock's meticulous compilation offers more than definitions; it reveals the social and cultural fabric of nineteenth-century Lincolnshire. Whether you are a researcher of English dialects, a linguist studying regional speech, or simply a lover of English language reference works, you will find this glossary an invaluable companion. The exploration of wapentake terminology and the preservation of Lincolnshire historical language make it essential for enthusiasts of British dialects and collectors of Edward Peacock's linguistic works. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. A Glossary of Words Used in the Wapentakes of Manley and Corringham stands as both a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting a new generation to discover the rich tapestry of local speech from a bygone era.

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