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Traditional Newfy talk : the first English language of North America / RA Bragg.
The rich heritage of Newfoundland English, influenced by the dialects of the English, Irish, and Scottish immigrants to the province, receives well-deserved attention in this well-crafted dictionary. Author R. A. Bragg aims to elevate Newfoundland English from being thought of as mere slang or accent to a standardized language, and to preserve the heritage of North America's first English language for the future. This dictionary offers both Newfy to English and English to Newfy translations with 1,500 fully annotated entries. The dictionary is completed by usage and pronunciation guides that present a regularized language structure, as well as three maps. As this dictionary shows, traditional Newfy talk is unique, relevant, and altogether “wunnerfo.”
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- ISBN: 9781771083034 (pbk.) :
- ISBN: 1771083034 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 142 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 19 cm.
- Publisher: Halifax, Nova Scotia : Nimbus Publishing, [2015]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Reprint. Originally published: [Lawrencetown, N.S.] : Far Angelus Publications, c2013. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Preface -- Newfy talking -- Small words -- Newfy talk to standard English -- Standard English to Newfy talk -- Endnotes -- Further reading. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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