'Gaelic names: Aspiration, eclipsis, accent, and [definite] article', Late 19th or early 20th century
Scope and Contents
Notes and discussion, possibly for a lecture, on the phonological features of aspiration, eclipsis, and syllable stress of Gaelic place names. There is also a discussion on the [definite(?)] article.
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th or early 20th century
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The pages are in good condition. The binding is well-preserved. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is relatively clear, although Gaelic names may require some concentration to decipher and Mackinnon has a tendency to use abbreviations.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 notebook
Custodial History
Mackinnon B.36(c)
Physical Description
The pages are in good condition. The binding is well-preserved. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is relatively clear, although Gaelic names may require some concentration to decipher and Mackinnon has a tendency to use abbreviations.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Pages folded and inserted into one another; and held together by contemporary string
Dimensions
19 cm x 23.5 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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