Publisher's Synopsis
""A Glossary of Provincial Words and Phrases in Use in Wiltshire"" is a book written by John Yonge Akerman and originally published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive guide to the dialect, slang, and colloquialisms of the Wiltshire region in England during the 19th century. It includes over 2,000 entries, each with a definition and historical context, providing a fascinating insight into the language and culture of the time. The book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the English language and its regional variations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
