Irish Words and Phrases

by Diarmaid Ó Muirithe

Book Overview

Irish Words and Phrases is a popular guide to Irish speech. English as spoken in Ireland draws heavily on words and phrases of Gaelic origin: these are the main emphasis in this book. However, many other words and formations were originally standard English but have fallen into disuse so that a word like oxter (armpit) which used to be commonplace in England now only survives in Ireland. This guide to popular Irish usage will appeal to visitors and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0717133729
• ISBN13: 9780717133727
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Gill Books
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.