Hardcover. The Dictionary of Hiberno-English is the leading reference book on Hiberno-English the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland. It connects the spoken and the written language, and is a unique national dictionary that bears witness to Irish history, struggles and the creative identities found in Ireland.Reflecting the social, political, religious and financial changes of peoples ever-evolving lives, it contains words and expressions not usually seen in a dictionary, such as kibosh, smithereens, Peggys Leg, hames, yoke, blaa, banjax and luban. It is a celebration of an irrepressible gift for the creative, expressive and reckless manipulation of the English language! Fascinating Ray DArcy A unique and scholarly reference book on Hiberno-English the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland, with a new introduction by Blindboy Boatclub. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: A Dictionary of Hiberno English (Hardcover)
Publisher: Gill, Dublin
Publication Date: 2020
Language: English
ISBN 10: 071719020X
ISBN 13: 9780717190201
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: new

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The Dictionary of Hiberno-English is the leading reference book on Hiberno-English – the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland. It connects the spoken and the written language, and is a unique national dictionary that bears witness to Irish history, struggles and the creative identities found in Ireland.

Reflecting the social, political, religious and financial changes of people’s ever-evolving lives, it contains words and expressions not usually seen in a dictionary, such as 'kibosh', 'smithereens', 'Peggy’s Leg', 'hames', 'yoke', 'blaa', 'banjax' and 'lub�n'. It is a celebration of an irrepressible gift for the creative, expressive and reckless manipulation of the English language!

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Dr Terence Patrick Dolan was Emeritus Professor of English at University College Dublin. A well-known broadcaster and guest lecturer, he published and spoke extensively on the subjects of Hiberno-English and Old and Middle English Language and Literature. He is regarded as the pre-eminent authority on Hiberno-English. He died in 2019.

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