A Glossary of Words used in the Country of Wiltshire

Edward Hungerford GoddardProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count
436K words
Chapters
44

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English Originals Language and Writing Local HistoryLocal LanguageDialect GlossaryLinguisticsLanguage DocumentationFieldworkLexiconLocal TermsFolklore CollectionEnglish Countryside

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.A Glossary of Words used in the Country of Wiltshire by Dartnell and GoddardAuthor: Goddard, E. H. (Edward Hungerford), 1854-1947,Language: English, Class: PE: Language and Literatures: English, Release Date: May 29, 2014

Editor's review

This is a glossary of words used in the countryside of Wiltshire, England, compiled by Dartnell and Edward Hungerford Goddard. It belongs to English language and literature. The book lists local rural words in dictionary-entry form and is a useful reference for understanding Wiltshire dialect, rural life vocabulary, and regional variants of English. As a free Project Gutenberg e-book, it is easy to search and copy, making it a practical tool for language enthusiasts and dialect researchers. Note that such glossaries are primarily records; their definitions and examples reflect the compiling era, so general readers expecting narrative may find it dry. Keep it at hand for reference and read it alongside English rural history or an introduction to dialectology to better appreciate the life and language change behind each entry.

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  1. No need to read from cover to cover; skip and select entries by interest or research topic.
  2. Use with an English map and rural history materials to understand word usage in context.
  3. Record unfamiliar spellings in a list and compare them with standard English forms to observe dialect differences.

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FAQ

Does this book contain standard English? No. It records words used in the Wiltshire countryside—local and dialect vocabulary that may differ from standard English in spelling, meaning, or usage. Read entries with their definitions in mind.
Is it suitable as a dictionary for quick reference? Yes. As a glossary, it is better for looking up entries and browsing than for reading straight through; the Project Gutenberg e-edition is easy to search and can serve as a small reference tool for Wiltshire words.
Can I read it without a background in dialectology? You can browse it as an introduction, but patience is needed. The book consists mainly of entries and definitions with no systematic introduction. Learn a little basic English dialectology first, or read it alongside an introductory text, for smoother understanding.

This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.

About the author

Edward Hungerford Goddard Author · British · 1854–1947

Edward Hungerford Goddard (1854–1947) was a British antiquary known for his research on the local history and dialect of Wiltshire, England. For many years he edited the Wiltshire Archaeological Magazine, in which he steadily organised and published local archaeological and documentary materials, providing an important platform for the accumulation and dissemination of research on Wiltshire history. His representative work is A Glossary of Words used in the Country of Wiltshire, a glossary of dialect words that records local everyday usage and reflects the actual character of the regional language, serving as a useful reference for the study of Wiltshire dialect and local culture. Public information on the details of his life is limited.