An Etymological Dictionary Of The Scottish Language V1: To Which Is Prefixed A Dissertation On The Origin Of The Scottish Language (1879)

An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language V1 by John Jamieson is a comprehensive reference book that provides an in-depth exploration of the origins and meanings of words in the Scottish language. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing a dissertation on the origin of the Scottish language. This section examines the historical, cultural, and linguistic factors that contributed to the development of Scottish as a distinct language. The second part of the book is an extensive dictionary of Scottish words, arranged alphabetically and accompanied by detailed etymological information. Each entry includes the word's definition, its usage in context, and its historical roots. This volume is a valuable resource for scholars, linguists, and anyone interested in Scottish language and culture. Published in 1879, this book remains a classic work in the field of Scottish language studies.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.