Scots Thesaurus
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Scots Thesaurus
By (Author) Scottish Language Scottish Language Dictionaries
Edinburgh University Press
Polygon at Edinburgh University Press
8th September 1999
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Dialect, slang and jargon
427.941103
Physical Properties
Paperback
536
Width 150mm, Height 223mm
735g
Description
Unique subject guide to over 20,000 Scots words.* Subject-by-subject access to Scots words with definitions in English* Wide-ranging coverage of different subjects including animal and plant life, farming and fishing, food and drink, emotions and character* Introduction commenting on the distinctive aspects and qualities of the Scots language* English index to guide users to the appropriate Scots words
Author Bio
Scottish Language Dictionaries is the quintessential research organisation for the Scots Language. They are responsible for the major dictionaries of the Scots Language and undertake a wide range of educational outreach work with people of all ages and abilities.
