Ulster-Scots Names for People: Surnames, First Names, Nicknames and Descriptive Names (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781838454944)

ULSTER-SCOTS NAMES FOR PEOPLE is a definitive collection of over 2000 'people' names (surnames, first names, generic names for individuals and groups and descriptive names), as they are rendered in the Ulster-Scots language. These lists are arranged alphabetically under the English equivalent word for easy reference. They have been compiled from the comprehensive database of the Ulster-Scots Academy's "English to Ulster-Scots Historical Dictionary", from which numerous citations and historical examples are provided to illustrate the sources, usages and senses of the Ulster-Scots words. This book is the first "Ulster-Scots Name Book" in a ground-breaking new series which will draw on the same historical dictionary treasure chest of authenticated vocabulary, but for other subjects: Birds, Plants and Wildlife, Fish and Fishing, Place Names, etc. As well as being a nostalgic 'browse', these books will be an essential tool for Ulster-Scots writers, translators, teachers, students and a delightful checklist for native speakers and Ulster-Scots language practitioners in general.

Author: Philip Robinson
ISBN-10: 1838454942
ISBN-13: 9781838454944
Publisher: Ulster-Scots Academy Press
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2021
Pages: 194
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.41d