Untitled. Notes on Irish phonology and morphology, 1880s
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
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Main discussion and descriptions in English
Examples in Irish
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full 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
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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