Author: George Henderson (of Chirnside)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 202
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The popular rhymes, sayings, and proverbs of the county of Berwick, with notes by G. Henderson
Author: George Henderson (of Chirnside)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed BooksPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 900
Book Description
Publications of the Scottish History Society
Author: Scottish History SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
A Contribution to the Bibliography of Scottish Topography
Author: Sir Arthur MitchellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
The Concise Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors
Author: Peter Richard WilkinsonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415430844
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This absorbing collection of metaphors includes a variety of expressions with figurative meanings, like similes, proverbs, slang and catchphrases. It is the result of a lifetime of work on dialect and metaphor and gives an overview of the folk wisdom expressed in figurative expressions. The author draws on his extensive contact with the rural cultures of Dorset, Cornwall, Yorkshire and Lancashire, but has also included a range of sayings from North America, Australia, Scotland and other English speaking countries. With revised contents and an improved index to make individual entries easier to find, the Concise can be used to check the meaning and the origin of an expression or to avoid mixed metaphors, anachronisms and incongruities. It is a joy to browse long after your original query has been answered.
Concise Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors
Author: Dick WilkinsonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113408529X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This absorbing collection of metaphors includes a variety of expressions with figurative meanings, like similes, proverbs, slang and catchphrases. It is the result of a lifetime of work on dialect and metaphor and gives an overview of the folk wisdom expressed in figurative expressions. The author draws on his extensive contact with the rural cultures of Dorset, Cornwall, Yorkshire and Lancashire, but has also included a range of sayings from North America, Australia, Scotland and other English speaking countries. With revised contents and an improved index to make individual entries easier to find, the Concise can be used to check the meaning and the origin of an expression or to avoid mixed metaphors, anachronisms and incongruities. It is a joy to browse long after your original query has been answered.
Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors
Author: P.R. WilkinsonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134474148
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 2991
Book Description
This fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition includes over 1,500 new entries, more information on first known usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal to those interested in cultural history and the English language.
The Popular Rhymes, Sayings, and Proverbs of the County of Berwick, with Notes by G. Henderson
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781019519448
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the wit and wisdom of the people of Berwick through their rhymes, sayings, and proverbs. In this collection, you'll find humorous quips, wise advice, and intriguing insights into the culture and history of the county. G. Henderson's notes provide context and background on the various sayings, making this book both entertaining and informative. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Proverbs and Their Lessons
Author: Richard Chenevix TrenchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Proverbs
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description