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The concise Scots dictionary (2nd edition)

Scott, MR

Authors

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Dr Maggie Scott M.R.Scott@salford.ac.uk
Associate Dean Academic QA & Enhancement



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Abstract

The Concise Scots Dictionary (second edition) is the ideal reference work for readers, learners, speakers and students of the Scots language. Updated in 2017 from the first edition in 1985, it is the single most authoritative volume on the history, pronunciation and geographical distribution of Scots words. It is also an invaluable guide for anyone with an interest in the history of Scotland, her people and their way of life.

Drawing on the 22 definitive volumes of the Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (covering the period to 1700) and the Scottish National Dictionary (1700 onwards), with new words gathered from our national reading programme, the Concise Scots Dictionary offers an accessible, one-volume dictionary for all readers and writers.

Citation

Scott, M. (2017). M. Scott (Ed.), The concise Scots dictionary (2nd edition). Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press

Book Type Authored Book
Publication Date Nov 1, 2017
Deposit Date Apr 20, 2018
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
ISBN 9781474432313
Publisher URL https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-concise-scots-dictionary-hb-14180.html
Related Public URLs http://www.scotsdictionaries.org.uk/Publications/conciseScotsDictionary.html
Additional Information Corporate Creators : Scottish Language Dictionaries
Funders : Scottish Arts Council;Scottish Government
Projects : The Concise Scots Dictionary (2nd Edition)