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Jamieson's Dictionary of Scots: The Story of the First Historical Dictionary of the Scots Language
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Focusing on the creation of John Jamieson's groundbreaking Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language, this account delves into his methodologies and the historical context of his work. Susan Rennie intertwines biographical details with insights into linguistic, social, and book history, offering a comprehensive portrait of Jamieson, his contributions, and the era in which he lived. The narrative reveals the significance of his dictionary in the evolution of Scottish language studies.
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Jamieson's Dictionary of Scots: The Story of the First Historical Dictionary of the Scots Language, Susan Rennie
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- Title
- Jamieson's Dictionary of Scots: The Story of the First Historical Dictionary of the Scots Language
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Rennie
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780199639403
- Description
- Focusing on the creation of John Jamieson's groundbreaking Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language, this account delves into his methodologies and the historical context of his work. Susan Rennie intertwines biographical details with insights into linguistic, social, and book history, offering a comprehensive portrait of Jamieson, his contributions, and the era in which he lived. The narrative reveals the significance of his dictionary in the evolution of Scottish language studies.