Herefordshire Words and Phrases: Colloquial and Archaic, About 1300 in Number, Current in the County is a book written by Francis Tebbs Havergal and published in 1887. The book is a collection of local words and phrases used in the county of Herefordshire, located in the west of England. The author has compiled a list of approximately 1300 words and phrases that are unique to the area or have fallen out of common usage in other parts of the country. The book includes definitions and examples of usage for each word or phrase, as well as notes on their origins and history. The language is presented in a colloquial and informal style, reflecting the way it is spoken by the local people. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Herefordshire, or for those studying the English language and its regional variations.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.
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