Lakeland Words

Lakeland Words: A Collection of Dialect Words and Phrases, as Used in Cumberland and Westmorland is a book written by Bryham Kirkby and originally published in 1898. The book is a compilation of words and phrases from the dialects spoken in the regions of Cumberland and Westmorland in England. It provides a comprehensive list of words, phrases, and idioms used by locals in these regions, including their meanings and origins. The book also includes a brief history of the dialects and their use in literature. Lakeland Words is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the dialects of northern England.With Illustrative Sentences In The North Westmorland Dialect.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.