A Glossary of Words Used in Swaledale, Yorkshire

First published in 1873, this glossary provides definitions and examples of dialect words and phrases used in the Swaledale region of Yorkshire, England. Harland, an antiquarian and scholar of regional folklore, spent many years collecting and cataloguing the unique linguistic features of this rural community. His work remains a valuable resource for researchers studying the history of language and culture in Yorkshire and beyond.
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