Search Results: pronouncing gaelic english dictionary by macalpine neil 1786 1867

Edinburgh, Maclachlan & Stewart, MDCCCXC (1890), 1890. Book. Good. Hardcover. 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… Read More