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100 1 _aWilliams, Wadham Pigott,
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245 1 2 _aA Glossary of Provincial Words & Phrases in use in Somersetshire
246 1 _aGlossary of Provincial Words and Phrases in use in Somersetshire
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-28
508 _aTranscribed from the 1873 Longmans, Green, Reader & Dyer edition by David Price
520 _a"A Glossary of Provincial Words & Phrases in Use in Somersetshire" by Wadham Pigott Williams is a linguistic reference work written in the late 19th century. This glossary details the vocabulary and linguistic idiosyncrasies of the dialect spoken in Somerset, England, capturing the regional speech that was threatened by the advancements of the printing press and education. The aim of the book is to preserve the rich linguistic heritage of the area, showcasing a variety of unique words, phrases, and their meanings. The opening of the glossary includes a preface that outlines the origins of the work, stating that it was commissioned by the Somersetshire Archaeological Society and acknowledges contributions from various researchers, including the late Edward Norris. Wadham Pigott Williams expresses hope that the glossary will encapsulate the distinctive elements of the Somerset dialect which are at risk of disappearing. The introduction, prepared by R. C. A. Prior, explores the history and social context of the dialects, suggesting they reveal much about the area's demographic history and the influences of language over time in Somerset. Following this introductory content, the glossary itself begins with entries that define a multitude of provincial terms used within the region, emphasizing the vernacular roots of the letters and sounds characteristic of the Somerset dialect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish language -- Provincialisms -- England -- Somerset
653 _aEnglish language -- Dialects -- England -- Somerset
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25212
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