Buy this book on-line Pratt, T. K : Dictionary of Prince Edward Island EnglishUniv of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1988 ISBN 0802057810
Strupac, fornenst, trappy, scriss, kippy, snool, flying axehandles, from across - these and hundreds of other colourful words and phrases give the English language as it has been spoken in Canada's smallest province a flavour all its own. T.K. Pratt makes a major scholarly contribution to the growing list of regional dictionaries that enable us to discover the rich heritage of the language as spoken throughout North America; at the same time it offers a splendid general introduction to the historical and sociological life of the island.. 192p. bibliography. Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Pratt, T. K : Dictionary of Prince Edward Island English. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, first editions, collectables, used books and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |