Traditional Newfoundland English: the lost language of New Founde Lande and the first English Language of the Americas

"The rich heritage of Newfoundland English, influenced by the dialects of the English, Irish, and Scottish immigrants to the province, receives well-deserved attention in this well-crafted dictionary. Author R.A. Bragg aims to elevate Newfoundland English from being thought of as mere slang or...

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Main Author: Bragg, R. A. 1945- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Halifax, Nova Scotia Nimbus Publishing 2017
Edition:Updated and expanded
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Summary:"The rich heritage of Newfoundland English, influenced by the dialects of the English, Irish, and Scottish immigrants to the province, receives well-deserved attention in this well-crafted dictionary. Author R.A. Bragg aims to elevate Newfoundland English from being thought of as mere slang or accent to a standardized language, and to preserve the heritage of North America's first English language for the future. This dictionary offers both Newfy to English and English to Newfy translations with 1,500 fully annotated entries. The dictionary is completed by usage and pronunciation guides that present a regularized language structure, as well as three maps. As this dictionary shows, traditional Newfy talk is unique, relevant, and altogether "wunnerfo.""--
Item Description:Revision of: Traditional Newfie talk : the first English language of North America / R.A. Bragg. -- Halifax, NS : Nimbus Publishing, 2015
Physical Description:X, 165 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:9781771085144

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