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Remains of a Gaelic-English dictionary from ‘G’-‘L’ written by Alexander Robertson: volumes 7-8., [1800, or after.]

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.73.3.18

Scope and Contents

The manuscript consists of two sections:

Volume 7: Gairisinn-Laomachd.

Part of volume 8: Laomsgar-Luthmhoire.

The manuscript is watermarked 1800.

Dates

  • Creation: [1800, or after.]

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

105 Leaves

Language of Materials

Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic

Arrangement

105 leaves.

Volume 7 paginated 1-144.

Volume 8 paginated 1-64.

Custodial History

Formerly Gaelic MS.CLXIV.

The transfer appears to have been made during the Highland Society of Scotland’s ownership, when the manuscripts were distributed to scholars employed to prepare specified letters for the Highland Society of Scotland Dictionary.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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