Ab-O'Th-Yate's Dictionary Or Walmsley Fowt Skoomester

Ab-O'Th-Yate's Dictionary Or Walmsley Fowt Skoomester: Put Together With The Help Of Fause Juddie (1881) by Brierley, Benjamin is a book that serves as a dictionary of words and phrases used in the Lancashire dialect. The title refers to Ab-O'Th-Yate, a house in Bolton, England, that was once a public house and is now a museum. The book was compiled by Benjamin Brierley, a Lancashire dialect poet and author, and includes contributions from Fause Juddie, a fictional character created by Brierley. The dictionary contains over 4,000 entries and is arranged alphabetically. Each entry includes the word or phrase in dialect, its English translation, and an example of its use in a sentence. The book also includes a glossary of common Lancashire words and phrases, as well as a brief history of the dialect. Overall, Ab-O'Th-Yate's Dictionary Or Walmsley Fowt Skoomester is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Lancashire dialect and its unique vocabulary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.