TITLE:
Traditional Newfy talk : the first English language of North America / RA Bragg.
Alternate Title:
Traditional Newfie talk : the first English language of North America
Newfy talk : the first English language of North America
Newfie talk : the first English language of North America
Publication Date:
2015
Publication Information:
Halifax, N.S. : Nimbus Publishing,
Physical Description:
142 p. : ill., maps.
Geographic Term:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
The rich heritage of Newfoundland English, influenced by the dialects of the English, Irish, and Scottish immigrants to the province, receives well-deserved attention in this well-crafted dictionary. Author R. A. Bragg aims to elevate Newfoundland English from being thought of as mere slang or accent to a standardized language, and to preserve the heritage of North America's first English language for the future. This dictionary offers both Newfy to English and English to Newfy translations with 1,500 fully annotated entries. The dictionary is completed by usage and pronunciation guides that present a regularized language structure, as well as three maps. As this dictionary shows, traditional Newfy talk is unique, relevant, and altogether “wunnerfo.”
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781771083034
