Scottish Historian's Glossary, A by Lawrence R Burness

 Scottish Historian's Glossary by Lawrence R. Burness is a compact and practical reference book designed to aid in the interpretation of old Scottish documents. It provides clear explanations of archaic terms and expressions commonly found in historical Scottish records, such as:

• "Anent" – meaning concerning
• "Subtack" – meaning sublet
• "Martinmas" – referring to 11th November

This glossary is especially useful for genealogists, historians, and anyone working with Scottish archival material, as it helps demystify the language used in legal, ecclesiastical, and civil documents from earlier centuries.

 

ISBN : 0874722129

£6.00

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