
A Dictionary of Hiberno English (Hardback)
Terence Patrick Dolan (author), Blindboy Boatclub (author of introduction)Published: 04/09/2020
The Dictionary of Hiberno-English is the leading reference book on Hiberno-English - the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland. It connects the spoken and the written language, and is a unique national dictionary that bears witness to Irish history, struggles and the creative identities found in Ireland.
Reflecting the social, political, religious and financial changes of people's ever-evolving lives, it contains words and expressions not usually seen in a dictionary, such as 'kibosh', 'smithereens', 'Peggy's Leg', 'hames', 'yoke', 'blaa', 'banjax' and 'luban'. It is a celebration of an irrepressible gift for the creative, expressive and reckless manipulation of the English language!
'Fascinating' Ray D'Arcy
Publisher: Gill
ISBN: 9780717190201
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 528 g
Dimensions: 240 x 160 x 30 mm
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