Synopsis
Discover the living language of rural life through vivid folk names and curious phrases.
This accessible collection explores how people in different regions called animals, plants, and everyday objects. It highlights the humor, memory, and local color that make dialects feel personal and real. The book presents playful nicknames, rhymes, and quirky terms that shed light on culture, work, and daily life.
- Learn why a donkey might be called Balaam or Jeremiah and how these names reflect local speech.
- See how flowers, birds, and common items gather colorful, memorable monikers.
- Experience the humor and practicality behind practical language used in farming and village life.
- Find cross‑regional variations that reveal shared roots and regional flair.
Ideal for readers of linguistic folklore, regional history, and anyone who loves humanizing language through dialect and lore.
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Content CHAPTER VARCHAIC LITERARY WORDS IN THE DIALECTS PACKS Old words from early literature surviving in the dialects .36-37 Substantives 37-43 Adjectives 43-46 Verbs ... 47-53 Archaic words from the Authorized Version of theB ible .53-54 Archaic words from Shakespeare .. 54-61 Dialect words in Johnson sD ictionary .. .61-67 Dialect words supply meanings to difficult forms in Old and Middle English literature .. .... 67-71 Old words and forms preserved in surnames .. v; 72-76 CHAPTER VI ARCHAIC MEANINGS AND FORMS IN THE DIALECTS Old meanings of standard English words surviving in the dialects .. 77-84 Historical forms surviving in the dialects .... 84-86 Old grammatical distinctions preserved in the dialects .. 87-89 Regular forms in the dialects compared with irregularities in standard English .90-91 Doublets, such as :challenge beside the dialect form callenge, c. .. .; .92-94 Variants due to Scandinavian borrowings .. .. 94-95 CHAPTER VII FOREIGN LOAN-WORDS French loan-words. .. .. .- .. .96-102 Scandinavian loan-words .103-104 Celtic loan-words .. .105-106 Latin, and Dutch loan-words. .. .. .107-108 Poetical and learned words in the dialects .... 108-109 CHAPTER VIII LITERARY WORDS WITH DIALECT MEANINGS Quotations illustrating the meanings given in the dialects to literary words 110-118 Dialect words alike in form to existing literary words, but differentia meaning and origin, e.g. damsel, a dauisou, c.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enha
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating exploration of English dialects in this enlightening book. The author challenges the misconception that dialects are mere distortions of standard English, revealing them instead as vibrant linguistic systems with rich histories and complex structures. Through a fascinating journey across various regions, the author unveils a treasure trove of words, phrases, and sayings that paint a vivid picture of the lives and cultures of dialect speakers. Explore the subtle nuances and expressive power of dialect vocabulary, discovering a multitude of terms for everyday concepts and emotions. Delve into the historical significance of dialects, tracing their roots back to Old English, Middle English literature, and even foreign influences. The author's insightful analysis demonstrates how dialect grammar and pronunciation adhere to consistent rules, highlighting the intricate linguistic patterns that govern their usage. This book sheds light on the enduring legacy of dialects, showcasing their contribution to the preservation of archaic words, their influence on place names and surnames, and their role in shaping regional identities. By appreciating the depth and beauty of English dialects, we gain a profound understanding of the diverse tapestry of human language and its remarkable ability to evolve and adapt over time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330077429_0
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