A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable (Hardcover, New Edition)

INCLUDES HUNDREDS OF NEW AND EXPANDED ENTRIES From 'Aald Rock' to 'Zeenty-teenty', A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable is an unputdownable gallimaufry of curious items embracing sayings, put-downs, insults, mottos, traditions, legends, folklore, customs, festivals, games, songs, dances, nicknames - and much, much more. This new edition features many expanded entries, as well as completely new ones - including Big Tam, the Third Forth Bridge, the Loony Dook and the War of the One-eyed Woman. The result is a kaleidoscopic snapshot of the Scottish nation, both past and present, from the mythical origins of the Scots in ancient Scythia to the foibles of modern Follyrood, from Sawney Bean to Oor Wullie, from 'The end of an old song' to 'Aw fur coat and nae knickers', from The Heart of Midlothian to 'Ye cannae shove yer granny aff a bus'. In more than 4,500 such entries, A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable weaves an endlessly entertaining tapestry incorporating the texture and fabric of a nation's ever-shifting sense of itself.

General

Imprint:	Birlinn
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2021
Authors:	Ian Crofton
Dimensions:	250 x 195 x 50mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	584
Edition:	New Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78027-755-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	1-78027-755-5
Barcode:	9781780277554

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