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Dictionary of Prince Edward Island English Paperback - 1996
by T. K. Pratt (Editor)
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''Dictionary of Prince Edward Island English' is a superbly readable dictionary that reverberates with the real, living language of a people and yet is scholarly enough to satisfy the most ardent wordmonger.' --Wayne Grady, 'Books in Canada'
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- Title Dictionary of Prince Edward Island English
- Author T. K. Pratt (Editor)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Second Printing
- Pages 224
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher University of Toronto Press
- Date November 19, 1996
- Features Bibliography
- ISBN 9780802079046 / 0802079040
- Weight 0.92 lbs (0.42 kg)
- Dimensions 9.76 x 6.75 x 0.68 in (24.79 x 17.15 x 1.73 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code 427.971
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University of Toronto Press. New. 1996. Softcover. 0802079040 . This specific softcover book is in new condition with a cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "There are approximately 1000 entries of non-standard or dialect words, past and present. The notes deal with usage, pronunciation, alternate forms and spellings, and stylistic and regional labels. Entries include definitions, supportive quotations from P.E.I. sources, editorial notes about various subtleties, and dictionary notes which provide links to some thirty-five other dictionaries. Pratt's introduction defines the criteria for inclusion of words, explains his research methods, and outlines the layout of entries. The end matter includes a bibliography and an important sociolinguistic essay, 'The Dictionary in Profile,' which…
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