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The Roxburghshire Word-Book
Being a Record of the Special Vernacular Vocabulary of the County of Roxburgh
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The book provides a comprehensive examination of the vernacular speech unique to Roxburghshire, capturing the region's linguistic characteristics and cultural nuances. It serves as a valuable historical document, preserving the local dialect and expressions as they were used in the early 20th century. Through detailed observations and examples, it highlights the richness of the local language and its significance in understanding the area's heritage and identity.
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The Roxburghshire Word-Book, George G. Watson
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Roxburghshire Word-Book
- Subtitle
- Being a Record of the Special Vernacular Vocabulary of the County of Roxburgh
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George G. Watson
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 354
- ISBN13
- 9781107658882
- Description
- The book provides a comprehensive examination of the vernacular speech unique to Roxburghshire, capturing the region's linguistic characteristics and cultural nuances. It serves as a valuable historical document, preserving the local dialect and expressions as they were used in the early 20th century. Through detailed observations and examples, it highlights the richness of the local language and its significance in understanding the area's heritage and identity.