A Dictionary of Cork Slang - Softcover

Beecher, Sean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0951603612 ISBN 13: 9780951603611

Verlag: The Collins Press, 2002

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Book by Sean Beecher

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Críticas:

'Contains hundreds of words still heard echoing down Cork streets and alleyways. Amusing, witty and nostalgic, a valuable contribution to local folklore.' The Irish Times 'A gem of a glossary' Evening Echo 'Has an exotic individuality,' Irish Examiner 'An affectionate look at Cork and its people.' Jrnal Cork Hist. & Arch. Society

Reseña del editor:

This is a collection of words not usually found in dictionaries which give colour, vigour and individuality to the spoken word in Cork. It explains their meaning, gives examples of usage, and traces their derivations from sources as predictable as the Irish language to such exotic and unexpected ones as Hindustani (Munster Fusiliers brought words from India) to Shelta (the language of the Gypsies), as well as English, French, Norse and Dutch. The phonetic form of each word is given. There are almost 400 entries, 1,000 derivations and 21 illustrations by the renowned Cork artist William Harrington. It is a must for all Cork people and for all who wish to understand the patois of Cork.

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• Verlag: The Collins Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0951603612
• ISBN 13: 9780951603611
• Einband: Paperback
• Anzahl der Seiten: 116