Dictionary of Welsh and English Idiomatic Phrases

Dictionary of Welsh and English Idiomatic Phrases

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Alun Rhys Cownie is a retired university lecturer. He was born in Cardiff and now lives in Pwllheli, where he has learnt Welsh. Wyn G. Roberts is a retired primary school headteacher now living in Pwllheli.
“ . . . a representative compilation on notably sound foundations . . . the most comprehensive and most thorough dictionary of its type currently available . . . a reference work and learning tool which will be of great value to all students of Welsh at all levels, to translators, and to first-language Welsh speakers wishing to improve their command of both languages . . . essential stock, to all academic, reference and lending libraries in Wales, and to libraries anywhere with an interest in Wales, Celtic Studies, Linguistics.” –Reference Reviews
“. . . Cownie’s compilation contains around 12,000 Welsh and English idiomatic phrases and is likely to prove invaluable to Welsh speakers and learners . . . a dictionary that will enable speakers of all abilities to add flavour and depth to their speech.” –South Wales Argus

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Dimensions 1 × 8 × 6 in