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Untitled. Notes on Irish phonology and morphology, 1880s

 Item
Identifier: Coll-98/3/2/16

Scope and Contents

This bound notebook contains handwritten notes on the phonology of Irish, divided into sections on vowels and consonants, and then a section on morphology, including inflection and pronouns.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880s

Language of Materials

Main discussion and descriptions in English

Examples in Irish

Physical Description

The pages are in excellent condition. The black cover is robust, but some damage to the spine has resulted in a laceration. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is clear, though concentration and/or knowledge of Irish may be required to understand the examples in Irish.

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Extent

1 notebook

Previous reference

Mackinnon C.36

Physical Description

The pages are in excellent condition. The black cover is robust, but some damage to the spine has resulted in a laceration. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is clear, though concentration and/or knowledge of Irish may be required to understand the examples in Irish.

Physical Facet

Material: Paper

Binding: Contemporary string and cover

Dimensions

17.8 cm x 22.5 cm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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