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Long considered the definitive reference work on the history and origins of the Scottish language, this revised edition of the Etymological Dictionary includes a wealth of new material and updates based on the latest research. In addition to tracing the roots of Scots words and phrases, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural history of Scotland. This is an indispensable resource for scholars of language, history, and culture.

This definitive supplement to John Jamieson's classic dictionary of the Scottish language provides a rich source of information on the origins and meanings of Scottish words and phrases. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Jamieson offers a wealth of insights into the unique linguistic heritage of Scotland, shedding light on the many ways in which the language has been shaped by history and culture over the centuries.

Myrya Blackstone, an orphaned aboriginal, is a brilliant mathematical student who arrives at a First Nations Reserve. Beaten up and driven off the reserve, she is rescued by a young construction worker and reluctantly takes a cook's helper job at a nearby pipeline company, hiding her academic background. Myryra's work ethic transforms the construction workers' bigoted attitudes to 'Indians' and she gains support when young men from the reserve continue to attack her. She exacts revenge on her attackers using wasps with comical results. After more attacks on her, she sneaks back to the reserve and uses an improvised explosive and white phosphorous to destroy a car with humourous results. Her revenge escalates to using eggs of Ascaris summ, a pig nematode, to attempt a serious infection of her antagonists. But her best conceived plans show the unpredictable effects of revenge.

This supplement offers a faithful reprint of the 1887 edition of Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary, preserving the original content and quality. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Scottish language and culture, providing insights into the lexicon and usage of Scottish words from the period.