'Bochanan modhail foghlaimte': Tiree Gaelic, lexicology and Glasgow's historical dictionary of Scottish Gaelic

Ó Maolalaigh, R. (2008) 'Bochanan modhail foghlaimte': Tiree Gaelic, lexicology and Glasgow's historical dictionary of Scottish Gaelic. Scottish Gaelic Studies, 24, pp. 473-523.

Abstract

The present paper is intended as a modest contribution towards the study of Tiree Gaelic, particularly its lexicon, drawing on a small part of the archives of the Historical Dictionary of Scottish Gaelic (HDSG) held in the Department of Celtic, University of Glasgow. In a volume celebrating the scholarship and career of Professor Donald E. Meek, one of Scotland’s most prolific Gaelic scholars, the present contribution can be seen to be appropriate from a number of perspectives. As a native of Tiree Professor Meek has a deep-rooted interest in Tiree Gaelic. As Assistant Editor of the Historical Dictionary from 1973 until 1979 (when he was appointed to a lectureship in Celtic at the University of Edinburgh) he had an intimate connection with HDSG.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: O Maolalaigh, Professor Roibeard
• Authors: Ó Maolalaigh, R.
• Subjects: P Language and Literature > PB Modern European Languages > PB1501 Scottish Gaelic Language
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Celtic and Gaelic
• Journal Name: Scottish Gaelic Studies
• Publisher: University of Aberdeen
• ISSN: 0080-8024
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2008 University of Aberdeen
• First Published: First published in Scottish Gaelic Studies 24:473-523
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with permission of the editor.