Includes bibliographical references (pages 1187-1225).
Contents:
History of the Dictionary -- User's guide to the Dictionary -- Pronunciation key -- Abbreviations used in the Dictionary -- Background and context of the Dictionary -- Scope and sources of the Dictionary -- Index of Joseph Hall speakers from the Smoky Mountains -- Grammar and syntax of Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountain English -- Notes -- Dictionary A-Z -- Chronological list of works cited with abbreviated titles -- Alphabetical list of works cited.
Summary:
"The Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English is a revised and expanded edition of the Weatherford Award-winning Dictionary of Smoky Mountain English, published in 2005 and known in Appalachian studies circles as the most comprehensive reference work dedicated to Appalachian vernacular and linguistic practice. Editors Michael B. Montgomery and Jennifer K.N. Heinmiller document the variety of English used in parts of eight states, ranging from West Virginia to Georgia-an expansion of the first edition's geography, which was limited primarily to North Carolina and Tennessee-and include over 10,000 entries drawn from over 2,200 sources"-- Provided by publisher.
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