Sounds Irish : the Irish language in Australia
Lonergan, Dymphna2004
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Traces Irish language words, phrases and references in Australian newspapers, poetry, novels and in Australian English. A detailed glossary of Irish words in Australian writing shows just how important this contribution to Australian English has been.
Main title:
Sounds Irish : the Irish language in Australia / by Dymphna Lonergan
Author:
Imprint:
Adelaide : Lythrum Press, 2004
Collation:
145 p. illustrations
Contents:
The sweetest and swiftest tongue; The Irish language and Australian English: Crack on to a sheila; Writing Irish Australia: Bulls, blunders and follies; Irish words in Australian writing: Erin go brach: Ireland forever; Smidirini: Fragments
ISBN:
1921013001 (pbk)
Dewey class:
491.62
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
40612
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 491.62 SOU | Available |