Words, Words, Words: Houghmagandie, Knockers, Trolleys and Others

by Diarmaid Ó Muirithe and Diarmaid O'Muirithe

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Humorous, fascinating and informative, O Muirithe deploys a wide range of sources - both written and oral - to uncover words and phrases from the polyglot stockpot that is the English language. These refreshing and exploratory pieces range in place and time through Ireland, England and Scotland, ransacking dialects and etymologies derived from Old Norse, Old Irish, Old English, Middle Dutch, Norman French, High German, Medieval Latin, Ulster-Scots...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1843510596

ISBN13:9781843510598

Release Date:November 2004

Publisher:Lilliput Press

Length:176 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Related Subjects

Education & Reference Etymology Foreign Language Study & Reference Language Arts Words, Language & Grammar

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