English-Gaelic dictionary from E-I by Alexander MacLaurin., 1808.
Scope and Contents
The manuscript, watermarked 1801, is inscribed on a flyleaf ‘These four manuscript volumes in folio, of an English and Gaelic Dictionary, is respectfully presented to the Royal Highland Society of Scotland, by Alexr. McLaurin / Edinburgh / 22 July 1814’.
On page 97, one of several blank leaves between E and F, is “Tha mise fo sgeith Suidh’ Artair”, 5 stanzas entitled ‘Suidhe Artair’, the author’s thoughts on climbing Arthur’s Seat.
Dated page 304 (end of H) August 1808. 2 pages unnumbered between 329-330. Dated page 442 (middle of J) 20th October 1808.
Dates
- Creation: 1808.
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Extent
232 Leaves
Language of Materials
Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic
Arrangement
464 pages.
Custodial History
Formerly Gaelic MS.LXXIII.
Former Advocates pressmarks 52.2.6, 22.3.13.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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