Publisher's Synopsis
""A Glossary Of The Provincialisms In Use In The County Of Sussex"" is a book written by William Durrant Cooper and published in 1853. The book is a comprehensive guide to the unique dialect and vocabulary used in the county of Sussex, located in the south-east of England. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the history and geography of Sussex, as well as the linguistic characteristics of the dialect. It also includes a list of the sources used by the author to compile the glossary. The second part is the glossary itself, which contains over 2,000 entries of words and phrases commonly used in Sussex. The entries are arranged alphabetically and provide the definition of the word or phrase, as well as examples of its usage. The glossary covers a wide range of topics, including agriculture, fishing, hunting, and local customs and traditions. The book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the unique dialects and cultures of England. It provides a fascinating insight into the language and way of life of the people of Sussex in the mid-19th century.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.
