This Scots Gaelic-English dictionary contains numerous examples of usage
and idiom which have been modelled on examples culled from modern literature,
and encompass many registers ranging from modern colloquial speech, to more
elaborate literary constructions.This book fulfils a keenly-felt need for a modern, comprehensive dictionary
of Scottish Gaelic into English. The numerous examples of usage and idiom in
this work have been modelled on examples culled from modern literature, and
encompass many registers ranging from modern colloquial speech, to more
elaborate literary constructions. The main contemporary terms and idiomatic
phraseology, often not available in other dictionaries, provide excellent
models for easier language learning. In addition to the main dictionary, the
volume contains introductory material, providing guidance on using the
dictionary, spelling and pronunciation. There are also twelve useful appendices
which cover not only the various parts of speech, lenition and proper nouns,
but also address the more difficult issues of expressing time, direction and
numerals. The clarity of the design and layout of the volume will greatly ease
the process of attaining mastery of the Gaelic language.
