A Dictionary of Hiberno English by Terence Dolan

Description

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 ‘lubán’. It is a celebration of an irrepressible gift for the creative, expressive and reckless manipulation of the English language!

Dimensions: 6.1" x 9.2", Imprint: Gill Books

• A unique national dictionary that bears witness to Irish history, struggles and creative identities
• Dictionary of Hiberno-English is the leading reference book on Hiberno-English
• It connects the spoken and the written language in Ireland
• Dimensions: 6.1" x 9.2", Imprint: Gill Books