Collins Irish Dictionary Gem Edition
Collins Irish Dictionary Gem Edition

Author: Collins Dictionaries

Publisher: Collins

Published: 2019-04-04

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 9780008320034

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Designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, mar, and useful examples. There is a grammar supplement to help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language and verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs. In addition, there is a brand-new Phrasefinder supplement with all the most useful phrases at your fingertips. * All the latest words in both languages * Information on initial mutation * An in-depth Irish grammar supplement * A brand-new supplement with all the most useful phrases * Special treatment of key vocabulary items

Collins Irish Dictionary Gem Edition
Collins Irish Dictionary Gem Edition

Author: Collins Dictionaries

Publisher: Collins

Published: 2019-04-04

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 9780008320034

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Designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, mar, and useful examples. There is a grammar supplement to help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language and verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs. In addition, there is a brand-new Phrasefinder supplement with all the most useful phrases at your fingertips. * All the latest words in both languages * Information on initial mutation * An in-depth Irish grammar supplement * A brand-new supplement with all the most useful phrases * Special treatment of key vocabulary items

Kiss My...
Kiss My...

Author: Garry Bannister

Publisher: DICTIONARY

Published: 2016-03-31

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781848405202

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Danger: This book contains adult language and may offend your sense of good taste. Do you want to find out what the gaeilgeoir means when he/she uses the Irish words for "nerdy," "well-hung," "effing and blinding," "slimeball," or "drop-dead-gorgeous"? It's all there, with numerous entries under the letters C and F. Already a cult hit, Kiss My... will appeal to the Irish-language student and the open-minded traveler alike.

Cassell's Dictionary of Slang
Cassell's Dictionary of Slang

Author: Jonathon Green

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 1600

ISBN-13: 9780304366361

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With its unparalleled coverage of English slang of all types (from 18th-century cant to contemporary gay slang), and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, Cassell's Dictionary of Slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. 'Brilliant.' said Mark Lawson on BBC2's The Late Review; 'This is a terrific piece of work - learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating' said Jonathan Meades in The Evening Standard.But now the world's best single-volume dictionary of English slang is about to get even better. Jonathon Green has spent the last seven years on a vast project: to research in depth the English slang vocabulary and to hunt down and record written instances of the use of as many slang words as possible. This has entailed trawling through more than 4000 books - plus song lyrics, TV and movie scripts, and many newspapers and magazines - for relevant material. The research has thrown up some fascinating results

Very First French Words
Very First French Words

Author: Collins Dictionaries

Publisher: Collins Publishers

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9780007447473

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Pictures of everyday events are accompanied by individual illustrations with French vocabulary and English translations. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Collins Irish Gem Dictionary: the World's Favourite Mini Dictionaries (Collins Gem)
Collins Irish Gem Dictionary: the World's Favourite Mini Dictionaries (Collins Gem)

Author: Collins Dictionaries

Publisher: Collins

Published: 2015-04-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780007580897

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Offering excellent coverage of today's language and usage, this dictionary's clear presentation and color layout allow maximum accessibility in a handy, take-anywhere format. Designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, and mar, and useful examples. There is a grammar supplement to help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language and verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs. In addition, there is a brand-new Phrasefinder supplement with all the most useful phrases at your fingertips. * All the latest words in both languages * Information on initial mutation * An in-depth Irish grammar supplement * A brand-new supplement with all the most useful phrases * Special treatment of key vocabulary items Also available in the Collins Irish dictionary range are Collins Irish School Dictionary, Collins Pocket Irish Dictionary, and Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology

Author: James MacKillop

Publisher: Oxford Reference Collection

Published: 2017-01-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780198804840

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This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format.A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology is a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the world's richest mythological traditions. It covers the people, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, saga, legend, and folklore from both ancient pagan origins, and moderntraditions.

Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable
Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable

Author: Russ Willey

Publisher: Chambers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550104458

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From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears,Brewer's London Phrase & Fableis a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who's ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke.In the spirit of the respected and much-lovedBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain's capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail.Whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair,Brewer's London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland

Author: Patrick Hanks

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016-11-17

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 0192527479

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Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.