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GUEST,Nick Dow Scots Traveller language dictionary (10) RE: Scots Traveller language dictionary 08 Sep 23


I think this is an excellent resource. My only problem is that the translation appears to be fairly narrow in its research, in as much as the sources are taken as correct without question.
A good example of this would be the word Bori (Barra in the dictionary). Bori would refer to an individual rather than Peeve (drink/alcohol), and would alter between Bori (m) and Boro (f) for important (Big Gentleman/Lady). Bori Rye. However this is archaic. There also needs to be clearer delineations between Shelta, Cant and Romany. However this is more of an academic expectation than any serious criticism. I imagine this is work in progress, and congratulations all round.


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