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9th edition, Containing numerous improvements and additions. ; 2 pt. in 1 v., 549 p. 19 cm. ; LC: PB1591 ; OCLC: 10922525 ; Paged continuously./ Pt. 2 has special t.p.: An English-Gaelic dictionary./ "Preface by the compiler of part second" signed: John Mackenzie. ; brown embossed cloth ; no dustjacket ; "In presenting to the Public the Second or English-Gaelic Part of this Dictionary, I deem it requisite to say something regarding my labours; more especially, as the First or Gaelic-English Part was written by a different hand. The Compiler of the First Part very judiciously availed himself of the labours of his predecessors. His work is more copious ¡ his definitions more appropriate, many useful examples of idiom and practical phrases being given; and his orthography, in general, much more correct than those who have preceded him. In regard to the present system of Gaelic orthography, much has been said both for and against it, some wishing to improve the system, while others maintained that it should remain as it is. My study in this department has led me to deviate but slightly from the received system. I have done so, not without hesitation, but with a degree of caution, and with such competent advice, as justifies the belief that the variations introduced will receive the stamp of universal approbation. I give the following as examples where verbal terminations are dispensed with, and the words left in their radical purity. Thus far I have attempted to simplify and fix the Orthography of the Gaelic Language, without deviating from the present system. Aware, however, that any suggestion which I, or any other living could offer, might be construed to convey offence to some who claim for themselves perfection in this department, I may here state, that I am not the inventor of the system of orthography which I have adopted and recommend. It was used by some of the earliest writers in the language. My aim is not "to innovate," for to do so "is not to reform ;" but rather to point out that which appears to me to be the best of the various forms of orthography now in use." ; Contents : Key -- Abbreviations in this work -- Rudiments of Gaelic grammar -- Briathradair gaidhlig agus beurla -- An English-Gaelic dictionary ; chipping to spine ; spotting to covers ; foxing ; signature of Malcolm Maclean, quite possibly the Gaelic scholar from the Isle of Raasay, the father of Sorley Maclean, on the front endpaper ; G. Seller Inventory # 006577
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Title: A pronouncing Gaelic dictionary : to which ...
Publisher: Edinburgh, Maclachlan & Stewart, MDCCCXC (1890)
Publication Date: 1890
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Book Type: Book
