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Jamieson's Dictionary of Scots

- The Story of the First Historical Dictionary of the Scots Language

About Jamieson's Dictionary of Scots

The first account of the making of John Jamieson's pioneering Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language first published between 1808 and 1825. Susan Rennie describes Jamieson's work and methods interweaving her account with biography and linguistic, social, and book history to present a rounded picture of the man, his work, and his times.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199639403
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 300
  • Published:
  • June 6, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 166x242x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 606 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: November 23, 2024

Description of Jamieson's Dictionary of Scots

The first account of the making of John Jamieson's pioneering Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language first published between 1808 and 1825. Susan Rennie describes Jamieson's work and methods interweaving her account with biography and linguistic, social, and book history to present a rounded picture of the man, his work, and his times.

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