Scots Thesaurus [Paperback]

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Paperback: 536 pages
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press (Aug 1 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1902930037
ISBN-13: 978-1902930039
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.8 x 2.7 cm
Shipping Weight: 721 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,192,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Unique subject guide to over 20,000 Scots words. * Subject-by-subject access to Scots words with definitions in English * Wide-ranging coverage of different subjects including animal and plant life, farming and fishing, food and drink, emotions and character * Introduction commenting on the distinctive aspects and qualities of the Scots language * English index to guide users to the appropriate Scots words

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5.0 out of 5 stars nifty reference guide, Jan 22 2008

By Deborah MacGillivray "Author," - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Scots Thesaurus (Paperback)

This Scots Thesaurus is divided into 15 different sections which makes locating the words a lot easier when you are really busy.

1. Birds, Wild Animals, Invertebrates
2. Domestic Animals
3. Water Life
4. Plant
5. Environment
6. Water, Sea, Ships
7. Farming
8. Life Cycle, Family
9. Physical States
10. Food And Drink
11. Law
12. War, Fighting, Violent
13. Architecture, Buildings, Trades
14. Religion, Superstition, Education and Festivals
15. Emotions, Character and Social Behaviour
Plus Index. 500 pages, so this is not a 'girls' guide' version

You are given words in current usages, notation of regionalisms, even notations if the word is older. Excellent companion toThe Concise Scots Dictionary andConcise English-Scots Dictionary.

Also recommendedLuath Scots Language Learner: An Introduction to Contemporary Spoken Scots

quality bound tradesize paperback that will last.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference for unusual words and phrases, Mar 15 2012

By Bruce Campbell Ogilvie - Published on Amazon.com

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This review is from: Scots Thesaurus (Paperback)

It is a thesaurus for all of us who read and research in Scots documents. It is usable and readable.

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