A Plan for a Dictionary of Cape Breton English

Authors

  • William Davey University College of Cape Breton
  • Richard MacKinnon University College of Cape Breton

Abstract

Like Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton has a settlement history, a geography, and occupations that have shaped a regional vocabulary worth collecting and studying. This paper outlines the preliminary planning for a Dictionary of Cape Breton English. The following issues are addressed: the type of dictionary to be constructed, guidelines for the inclusion and exclusion of words, sources for Cape Breton words, methods of collection (published, oral and surveys) of words and citations, and a brief analysis of preliminary collection.

Published

1994-06-06

How to Cite

Davey, W., & MacKinnon, R. (1994). A Plan for a Dictionary of Cape Breton English. Papers from the Annual Meetings of the Atlantic Provinces Linguistic Association (PAMAPLA) ACTES DES COLLOQUES ANNUELS DE L’ASSOCIATION DE LINGUISTIQUE DES PROVINCES ATLANTIQUES (ACAALPA)., 17, 1–10. Retrieved from https://conferences.lib.unb.ca/index.php/pamapla/article/view/332

Conference Proceedings Volume

Volume 17, 1993

Section

Papers / Présentations