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List of Goidelic language dictionaries, titled 'G: Dict:', Late 19th or early 20th century

 Item
Identifier: Coll-98/5/10

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

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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