Product Description: This dictionary covers a multitude of Scots words and expressions, some of which have entered into English worldwide, some of which are peculiarly Scottish and communicate much about Scotland's unique culture and society. Often light in tone, it offers valuable insight into the linguistic development of Scots...read more

Product Description: The skillful use of the Scots language has long been a distinguishing feature of the literatures of Scotland. The essays in this volume make a major contribution to our understanding of the Scots language, past and present, and its written dissemination in poetry, fiction and drama, and in non-literary texts, such as personal letters...read more

Product Description: From medieval times to the major electronic projects of the 21st century, this book offers a unique account of Scottish and Gaelic dictionaries and glossaries while also spotlighting the Scottish contribution to English lexicography...read more

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Product Description: What do you call a paper bag in Scots?How would you describe a dull day in Scots?This comprehensive dictionary of words and phrases is for all who want to use the Scots language.* A unique dictionary, with 15,000 English-Scots entries* Many examples showing Scots in use* Clear layout, easily understood entrie...read more

Product Description: Unique subject guide to over 20,000 Scots words. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This informative and easy-to-use pocket guide has been fully updated to take into account the latest changes to Scotland's renowned capital city, now home to the Scottish parliament. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)