Project Gutenberg 2008-04-28 Public domain in the USA. 1206 Williams, Wadham Pigott 1821 A Glossary of Provincial Words & Phrases in use in Somersetshire Glossary of Provincial Words and Phrases in use in Somersetshire Transcribed from the 1873 Longmans, Green, Reader & Dyer edition by David Price "A Glossary of Provincial Words & Phrases in Use in Somersetshire" by Wadham Pigott Williams is a linguistic reference work written in the late 19th century. This glossary details the vocabulary and linguistic idiosyncrasies of the dialect spoken in Somerset, England, capturing the regional speech that was threatened by the advancements of the printing press and education. The aim of the book is to preserve the rich linguistic heritage of the area, showcasing a variety of unique words, phrases, and their meanings. The opening of the glossary includes a preface that outlines the origins of the work, stating that it was commissioned by the Somersetshire Archaeological Society and acknowledges contributions from various researchers, including the late Edward Norris. Wadham Pigott Williams expresses hope that the glossary will encapsulate the distinctive elements of the Somerset dialect which are at risk of disappearing. The introduction, prepared by R. C. A. Prior, explores the history and social context of the dialects, suggesting they reveal much about the area's demographic history and the influences of language over time in Somerset. Following this introductory content, the glossary itself begins with entries that define a multitude of provincial terms used within the region, emphasizing the vernacular roots of the letters and sounds characteristic of the Somerset dialect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English language -- Provincialisms -- England -- Somerset English language -- Dialects -- England -- Somerset PE Text Category: Language & Communication Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference 186639 2025-10-10T10:49:59.489928 text/html 186150 2008-04-28T04:29:11 text/html 334162 2025-10-10T10:50:08.037957 application/epub+zip 333941 2025-10-10T10:50:03.293956 application/epub+zip 112261 2025-10-10T10:50:01.913923 application/epub+zip 605719 2025-10-10T10:50:10.900916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 556459 2025-10-10T10:50:07.066870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132254 2022-09-11T14:08:33.588098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104292 2025-10-10T10:49:58.306913 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104129 2008-04-28T04:30:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18474 2025-10-10T10:50:11.032858 application/rdf+xml 25756 2025-10-10T10:50:02.447907 image/jpeg 4741 2025-10-10T10:50:02.180894 image/jpeg 225865 2008-04-28T04:30:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 42468 2008-04-28T04:30:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 332792 2025-10-10T10:49:59.508943 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog