INTRODUCTORY NOTE
This dictionary is an abridged edition of the two-volume quartodictionary published in 1808. Numerous entries are prefixed byan asterisk, for which no explanation is given. According tothe four-volume edition published in 1879-1882, "The asterisksignifies that the word to which it is prefixed, besides thecommon meaning in English, is used in a different sense inScotland."
Some entries are alphabetically out of sequence.
Some entries are undefined. A full list is included in theTranscriber's Notes at the end.
Some cross-references have spellings at variance with the word referred to.This reflects the fluidity of the spelling of Scottish words at the timethe dictionary was compiled. Where the reference is clearly correct, a linkhas been made.
A number of words for which a cross-reference is cited do not in factappear in the dictionary. These are indicated by the colour green. Afull list is included in the Transcriber's Notes.
An alphabetical Table of Contents has been added in order to facilitate consultation ofthe dictionary.
AN
ETYMOLOGICAL
DICTIONARY
OF THE
SCOTTISH LANGUAGE.
AN
ETYMOLOGICAL
DICTIONARY
OF THE
IN WHICH
THE WORDS ARE EXPLAINED IN THEIR DIFFERENT SENSES,
AUTHORISED BY THE NAMES OF THE WRITERS BY WHOM THEY ARE USED,
OR THE TITLES OF THE WORKS IN WHICH THEY OCCUR,
AND
DEDUCED FROM THEIR ORIGINALS.
ABRIDGED FROM THE QUARTO EDITION,
BY THE AUTHOR,
JOHN JAMIESON, D. D.
FELLOW OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH,
OF THE SOCIETY OF THE ANTIQUARIES OF SCOTLAND, AND OF THE
AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY.
EDINBURGH:
PRINTED FOR ARCHIBALD CONSTABLE AND COMPANY, AND
ALEXANDER JAMESON, EDINBURGH,
By Abernethy & Walker.
1818.
CONTENTS
An Explanation of the Contractions used in this Work
Rules for Rendering the use of the Dictionary more easy
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| F | G | H | I, J, Y vowel | |
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