The dictionary of Scottish place names
and the elements that go to make them up
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Word Count
70,500 words, Guess
Page Count
282 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1638805M
- ISBN-100948403489
- OCLC Control Number28295164
- OCLC Control Numberdictionaryofscot0000dart
- Library of Congress Control Number91191297
and 2 more
- Goodreads1830840
- LibraryThing5855226
Classifications
- DDC914.11/0014
- LCCDA869 .D37 1990
Description
This is a definitive work of reference with over 5,000 entries. It is the most comprehensive book of its type detailing derivation, meaning and location. The place names include cities, towns and villages but also extend to coverage of mountains, lochs, rivers and other geographical features. There is a detailed introduction to the dictionary which will enable readers to understand the various linguistic derivations and which provides some guidance to pronounciations. It also gives tips on using the entries, making the book even more accessible--Front cover.
Subjects
Topics
Places
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