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Scottish Weather Chris Robinson

Scottish Weather By Chris Robinson

Scottish Weather by Chris Robinson


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Like the Scots language, the Scottish weather is rich in variety, full of lights and shades, drama, romance and beauty. This title helps to find out the meanings of smirr, dreich, moor and other Scots words for rain, snow, wind, sun, the forecast, the seasons and weather lore.

Scottish Weather Summary

Scottish Weather by Chris Robinson

"Say It in Scots" is a series of pocket books designed to inform and entertain the reader about the wonderful, rich and varied language of Scots.Like the Scots language, the Scottish weather is rich in variety, full of lights and shades, drama, romance and beauty. We have snow in winter, sunshine in summer, strong winds in spring and autumn and all four seasons can happen in one day. At least when it rains the Scots tongue has myriad words to cheer you up while you are getting drenched.The weather is a constant topic of conversation in Scottish communities from coast and country to town and city and Chris Robinson and Eileen Finlayson will take you on a tour of the country to explain the different ways the Scots language describes the prevailing conditions.In "Scottish Weather", you will find out the meanings of smirr, dreich, moor and other Scots words for rain, snow, wind, sun, the forecast, the seasons and weather lore in this informative and entertaining pocket guide. So, whether it is hairst, simmer, voar or yule, "Scottish Weather" will tell you the words for the weather around you.

About Chris Robinson

Dr Chris Robinson is the director of Scottish Language Dictionaries. She studied English Language and Literature at the University of Edinburgh and has taught Scots and English since the 1980s, she currently lectures for the University of the Highlands and Islands. Eileen Finlayson helped to compile the twelve-volume Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue, has unparalleled knowledge of Older Scots Sources and is a mainstay of Scottish Language Dictionaries.

Additional information

GOR002715654
9781845021948
1845021940
Scottish Weather by Chris Robinson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Black and White Publishing
2008-04-10
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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