List of Goidelic language dictionaries, titled 'G: Dict:', Late 19th or early 20th century
Scope and Contents
One side of a page with a list of Goidelic idctionaries. The list is divided into three sections: Irish (labelled 'I. G.'), Scottish Gaelic (labelled 'S. G.'), and Manx. Dictionaries are listed in each section in chronological order of publication.
For the list of Irish dictionaries, the earliest listed is O' Clery from 1643, and the latest is O' Reilly in 1817.
The earliest listed Scottish Gaelic dictionary is AMD in 1741, and the latest is EMD in 1862.
There are only two doctionaries listed for Manx: Greegan in 1835 and Kelly in 1866.
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th or early 20th century
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The page is in good condition, although it has no protection and is therefore liable to damage. The ink is unfaded, although the handwriting may require some concentration to decipher.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 page
Previous reference
Mackinnon C.1(5)
Physical Description
The page is in good condition, although it has no protection and is therefore liable to damage. The ink is unfaded, although the handwriting may require some concentration to decipher.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Dimensions
20.5 cm x 25.7 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
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