Ebook: Collins Scottish Words

Dictionary of Scottish words, HarperCollins Publishers, Glasgow, 2009 - 181 p.The list of words covered in this book is by no means an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the words used in Scotland or of Scottish origin, but it is intended to be an alphabetical compendium of the most interesting ones.
In many cases a definitive etymology of the word has been lost in time. Often a word can have more than one meaning and certainly have more than meaning and certainly have more than one spelling. The definitions and spellings given in this book are the ones generally considered to be the most likely and commonly accepted. Wherever possible I have mentioned alternative suggestions as to the meanings of words.
The subject of Scottish words is as rich and diverse as the people who speak it. It has its linguistic roots in Scotland's historic languages of Brythonic, Pictish, Gaelic, Norse and English and as with all living and vibrant languages, Scots is continually evolving and not stuck in a past of heritage and nostalgia. I would recommend that anyone who enjoys this book pursues further reading of Scots reference, Scots fiction, Scots poetry and Scots prose to gain an even greater understanding of both the Scots language and the Scottish people themselves.Introduction
List of panels
Pronunciation Guide
A-Z of Scottish Words
Suggestion for further reading