Dictionary of the Irish Language: Based Mainly on Old and Middle Irish Materials: Compact Edition - Hardcover
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Work on the ‘Dictionary of the Irish Language’ began in 1852. The foremost Irish scholars of the time, John O'Donovan and Eugene O'Curry, envisioned a dictionary that would be based on a thorough excerpting of old Irish manuscripts. The meanings of words were to be supported by citations. Etymology was not attempted apart from derivation within Irish itself and the giving of sources of loan words. These pioneering directions were adhered to throughout the compilation of the dictionary over more than a century. From 1852 work progressed and in 1913 that the first instalment of the Royal Irish Academy's ‘Dictionary of the Irish Language’ was published. By 1976 all 24 parts of the dictionary were completed, running to over 2,500 pages. This compact edition brings together the extensive material, photographically reduced in a handsome single volume.
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First projected by the Irish Archaeological Society in 1852, work on the Dictionary of the Irish Language was initiated by the foremost Irish scholars of the time, John O'Donovan and Eugene O'Curry. Unfortunately, both were dead by 1862, but before his death O'Donovan had outlined how the dictionary should be based on a thorough excerpting of older Irish manuscripts. The meanings of words were to be supported by citations. Etymology was not to be attempted apart from derivation within Irish itself and the giving of sources of loan words. These directions have been adhered to in the work as eventually compiled. From 1852 onwards, work was slowly progressed by numerous scholars and it was only in 1913 that the first fasciculus of the Academy's "Dictionary of the Irish Language" was published. By 1976 all 24 parts of the dictionary were finally completed, running to over 2500 pages.
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Dictionary of the Irish Language: Based Mainly on Old and Middle Irish Materials (Compact Edition)
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Royal Irish Academy, 1983
ISBN 10: 0901714291
ISBN 13: 9780901714299
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Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover in acceptable but functional condition. Compact edition of the 'Dictionary of the Irish Language, Based Mainly on Old and Middle Irish Materials', published 1983 by the Royal Irish Academy. viii, 632pp. Text very good. Print is very small (doesn't come with a magnifying glass but one would probably be necessary, depending on one's vision). Very worn exterior, with bumped corners and the top and bottom of the spine tearing at the hinges. Binding remains sound but should be treated with some care. Top edge has some spotting. From an individual's private home collection. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Not available for priority/expedited shipping. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may be requested for international shipping. Seller Inventory # 332488
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Dictionary of the Irish Language (Compact Edition)
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Hard cover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. Top corner of front board is lightly bumped. Inside is clean and unmarked. Seller Inventory # 2045522