Vocabulary list titled 'Coir anan san'. Copy 1, Late 19th or early 20th century
Scope and Contents
A list of words, which may have been used to compile notes on Gaelic manuscripts, or was in preparation for a dictionary. As well as translations and explanations in English for most listed words*, there is a note of which manuscript and on which page of the manuscript the word can be found.
The word list starts at A: "annoid". There is no translation given for this word, but it is probably cognate with modern Scottish Gaelic word annaid, which refers to an historic church site.
The word list ends at U: "uát", which is listed as meaning 'mould'.
*Some words have no translations or explanations, suggesting that the list is incomplete
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th or early 20th century
Language of Materials
Words in Scottish Gaelic
Translations and explanations in English
Physical Description
The paper is in good condition, though many pages are discoloured. There is no binding, so paperclips are used to keep the pages together. The ink is unfaded, though the handwriting may require some concentration to decipher.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
30 pages
Previous reference
Mackinnon C.1(6)
Physical Description
The paper is in good condition, though many pages are discoloured. There is no binding, so paperclips are used to keep the pages together. The ink is unfaded, though the handwriting may require some concentration to decipher.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: None; modern paperclips used to hold pages together
Dimensions
19.7 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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