Dictionary of Cape Breton English
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"It may seem odd to suggest a dictionary is a fun read, but the Dictionary of Cape Breton English (DCBE) by academics William J. Davey and Richard MacKinnon is just such a book…. This should appeal to word lovers, writers, social historians and the curious. It would also be a great gift for Scrabble players anywhere. "
» Alan Lynch, Atlantic Books Today, October 27, 2016
Biff and whiff, baker's fog and lu'sknikn, pie social and milling frolic - these are just a few examples of the distinctive language of Cape Breton Island, where a puck is a forceful blow and a Cape Breton pork pie is filled with dates, not pork. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- University of Toronto Press
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781442615991
- Utgivelsesår
- 2016
- Format
- 25 x 18 cm
- Priser
- Winner of Choice Outstanding Academic Titles, 2017 2017 Canada.
Anmeldelser
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"It may seem odd to suggest a dictionary is a fun read, but the Dictionary of Cape Breton English (DCBE) by academics William J. Davey and Richard MacKinnon is just such a book…. This should appeal to word lovers, writers, social historians and the curious. It would also be a great gift for Scrabble players anywhere. "
» Alan Lynch, Atlantic Books Today, October 27, 2016
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‘Highly recommended. All readership levels.’
» J. Adlington, Choice Magazine vol 54:08:2017