Collins Gem Scots Dictionary
- ISBN-10
- 0007538456
- ISBN-13
- 9780007538454
- Category
- Scots language
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-03-10
- Publisher
- Collins
- Author
- Collins Dictionaries
Description
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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