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Collins Gem - Scots Dictionary [Paperback]

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Collins; First edition edition (2 May 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0007224125
ISBN-13: 978-0007224128
Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.1 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Books > Languages > By Language > Other European Languages > Celtic Languages > Dictionaries
- #12 in Books > Reference > Language > Reference

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This popular and informative guide to the Scots language is now available in colour in the best-selling gem format. With words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike.

First published in 1995, the Collins Gem Scots Dictionary is by far the most popular guide to the language of today’s Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland clearly explained and with lots of helpful examples of usage. Colour text makes this best-selling dictionary even more user-friendly. With its durable and eye-catching cover, this is a must for every bookshelf!

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Great Book 8 Sep 2010

By Richard Murray

What I like about this book is the fact it covers words and expressions from all regions in Scotland, some lost gems in there that I long forgot.

Fully recomended and quite useful for foreigners who have any sort of interest in Scotland or its dialect.

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By S�amus � Maol Dh�mhnaigh

It wis a very guid book, a learnt mair words fae aroon the kintra fae this book.

I wid recommend it tae anywan who wis wantin' tae learn aboot Scottish lowland language.

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