Humbert, Jean 1792-1851 creator text utu 2013 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Nouveau Glossaire Genevois, tome 1/2" by Jean Humbert is a linguistic reference work written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a glossary that compiles terms, expressions, and vocabulary peculiar to the Geneva region, aiming to capture the vernacular and idiomatic phrases that are not commonly found in standard French dictionaries. The work also addresses grammatical errors prevalent in the local dialect, thus serving both as a resource for linguists and a guide for speakers of the Geneva dialect. At the start of the work, the author explains the purpose of the glossary, which is to document and maintain the local vocabulary of Geneva, including popular expressions and terms that may be considered vulgar or improper. Humbert outlines the meticulous effort put into gathering the vocabulary, which includes contributions from the general public and comparisons with neighboring dialects. This introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the linguistic characteristics of Genevan speech, making it valuable for readers interested in dialect studies, linguistics, or local cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-01-13 Produced by Hélène de Mink, Hugo Voisard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified French language -- Dialects -- Dictionaries French language -- Dialects -- Switzerland PC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41843 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41843 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133945.0 41843