The Dictionary of Hiberno – English
€23.50
A unique and scholarly reference book on Hiberno-English – the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland, with a new introduction by Blindboy Boatclub.
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Description
The Dictionary of Hiberno-English is the leading reference book on Hiberno-English – the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland. It connects the spoken and the written language, and is a unique national dictionary that bears witness to Irish history, struggles and the creative identities found in Ireland.
Reflecting the social, political, religious and financial changes of people’s ever-evolving lives, it contains words and expressions not usually seen in a dictionary, such as ‘kibosh’, ‘smithereens’, ‘Peggy’s Leg’, ‘hames’, ‘yoke’, ‘blaa’, ‘banjax’ and ‘lubán’. It is a celebration of an irrepressible gift for the creative, expressive and reckless manipulation of the English language!
‘Fascinating’ Ray D’Arcy
Additional information
| Weight | 0.528 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 16 × 3 cm |
| Book_author | Dr, Terence Patrick |
| Publisher | |
| Imprint | Gill Life |
| Cover | Other |
| Pages | 388 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | |
| Dewey | 427.941503 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
