1. Egerton MS 2868
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 2868
- Title:
- GLOSSARY of the Northumbrian dialect, compiled by James Raine, Canon and Chancellor of York, apparently begun in 1854 (f. 1) and continued down to bis death in 1896; containing an alphabetical list of words used in the North of England, extracted from Registers of Wills, Ecclesiastical Proceedings of York and Durham, Court-Rolls, Depositions, and other manuscript and printed sources, with illustrative quotations. Some of the entries under A are embodied in a glossary printed by the Surtees S...
- Scope & Content:
- James Raine, junior; Canon and Chancellor of York: Glossary of the Northumbr'ma dialect: circ. 1895. Northumbria: Glossary of the Northumbrian dialect, by J. Raine: circ. 1855-1895. includes: f. 580 James Raine, junior; Canon and Chancellor of York: Letter to Canon W. Greenwell: 1889.ff. 58...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1854-1896
- Extent:
- 1 item