Remains of a Gaelic-English dictionary from ‘G’-‘L’ written by Alexander Robertson: volumes 7-8., [1800, or after.]
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.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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