A Dictionary of Hiberno English [Hardcover]

This dictionary chronicles Irelands evolving language, revealing social change and inventive expression.The Dictionary of Hiberno-English is the leading reference book on Hiberno-English  the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland. It connects the spoken and the written language, and is a unique national dictionary that bears witness to Irish history, struggles and the creative identities found in Ireland.Reflecting the social, political, religious and financial changes of peoples ever-evolving lives, it contains words and expressions not usually seen in a dictionary, such as kibosh, smithereens, Peggys Leg, hames, yoke, blaa, banjax and lub?n. It is a celebration of an irrepressible gift for the creative, expressive and reckless manipulation of the English language!A unique and scholarly reference book on Hiberno-English  the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland, with a new introduction by Blindboy Boatclub.IE