A Dictionary Of Archaic And Provincial Words: Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs And Ancient Customs From The Fourteenth Century J-Z V2 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163425787)

A Dictionary Of Archaic And Provincial Words: Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs And Ancient Customs From The Fourteenth Century J-Z V2 is a reference book compiled by John Orchard Halliwell. The book is a comprehensive collection of archaic and provincial words, phrases, proverbs and ancient customs that have become obsolete over time. The dictionary covers words and phrases from the fourteenth century and onwards, with a focus on the letters J-Z. The book includes definitions, examples of usage, and historical context for each entry, making it an invaluable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of language and culture. The dictionary is an updated version of the original work by Halliwell, which was first published in the mid-1800s. This edition has been revised and expanded to include new entries and updated definitions. Overall, A Dictionary Of Archaic And Provincial Words: Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs And Ancient Customs From The Fourteenth Century J-Z V2 is a rich and fascinating resource for anyone interested in the history of language and culture.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Orchard Halliwell
ISBN-10: 1163425788
ISBN-13: 9781163425787
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 484
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d