A Glossary Of Words And Phrases Pertaining To The Dialect Of Cumberland (1878)

By E.W. Prevost, William Dickinson, Simon Dickson Brown

Book Overview

""A Glossary Of Words And Phrases Pertaining To The Dialect Of Cumberland"" is a book written by William Dickinson and published in 1878. It is a comprehensive guide to the dialect of Cumberland, a county in the north of England. The book is divided into sections, each covering a different aspect of the dialect, such as pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. It includes definitions of words and phrases that are unique to the Cumberland dialect, as well as explanations of the origins of these words and how they are used in everyday speech. The book also includes examples of how the dialect is used in literature and poetry. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Cumberland, as well as linguists and language enthusiasts who are interested in regional dialects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116404267X
• ISBN13: 9781164042679
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"