Dictionary of Cape Breton English
Book Description
Biff and whiff, baker's fog and lu'sknikn, pie social and milling frolic - these are just a few examples of the distinctive language of Cape Breton Island, where a puck is a forceful blow and a Cape Breton pork pie is filled with dates, not pork.
The first regional dictionary devoted to the island's linguistic and cultural history, the Dictionary of Cape Breton Engl... More
Book Information
Publisher | University of Toronto Press |
Binding | Paperback (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 416 |
ISBN-10 | 1442615990 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1442615991 |
Publication Date | 09/12/2016 |
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