Dictionary of Newfoundland English
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The Dictionary of Newfoundland English is a comprehensive reference work that records and explains the distinctive vocabulary, expressions, and usages of the English spoken in Newfoundland and Labrador.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Dictionary of Newfoundland English canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Dictionary of Newfoundland English Context triple: [Newfoundland English, documentedIn, Dictionary of Newfoundland English]
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A.
Newfoundland English
Newfoundland English is a distinctive regional variety of English spoken in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known for its unique vocabulary, pronunciation, and strong Irish and West Country English influences.
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B.
An American Dictionary of the English Language
An American Dictionary of the English Language is Noah Webster’s landmark 1828 dictionary that helped standardize American English spelling and usage.
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C.
Daniel Jones's English Pronouncing Dictionary
Daniel Jones's English Pronouncing Dictionary is a seminal reference work that systematically documents and standardizes British English pronunciation, particularly the accent known as Received Pronunciation.
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D.
Newfoundlander
A Newfoundlander is a resident or native of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, known for a distinct maritime culture, dialect, and traditions.
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E.
Diccionario de americanismos
Diccionario de americanismos is a specialized dictionary compiled under the auspices of the Royal Spanish Academy that documents and explains the distinctive Spanish vocabulary and usages found throughout the Americas.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Dictionary of Newfoundland English Target entity description: The Dictionary of Newfoundland English is a comprehensive reference work that records and explains the distinctive vocabulary, expressions, and usages of the English spoken in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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A.
Newfoundland English
Newfoundland English is a distinctive regional variety of English spoken in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known for its unique vocabulary, pronunciation, and strong Irish and West Country English influences.
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B.
An American Dictionary of the English Language
An American Dictionary of the English Language is Noah Webster’s landmark 1828 dictionary that helped standardize American English spelling and usage.
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C.
Daniel Jones's English Pronouncing Dictionary
Daniel Jones's English Pronouncing Dictionary is a seminal reference work that systematically documents and standardizes British English pronunciation, particularly the accent known as Received Pronunciation.
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D.
Newfoundlander
A Newfoundlander is a resident or native of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, known for a distinct maritime culture, dialect, and traditions.
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E.
Diccionario de americanismos
Diccionario de americanismos is a specialized dictionary compiled under the auspices of the Royal Spanish Academy that documents and explains the distinctive Spanish vocabulary and usages found throughout the Americas.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
dictionary
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reference work ⓘ regional English dictionary ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
Canadian studies
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folklore studies ⓘ linguistics ⓘ |
| aim | to record and explain the distinctive vocabulary of Newfoundland and Labrador English ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Memorial University of Newfoundland ⓘ |
| basedOn |
field recordings
ⓘ
historical written sources ⓘ oral interviews ⓘ |
| compiler |
G. M. Story
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J. D. A. Widdowson ⓘ W. J. Kirwin ⓘ |
| contains |
headword entries
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idiomatic expressions ⓘ regional place-related terms ⓘ |
| countryOfFocus | Canada ⓘ |
| dateOfPublication | 1982 ⓘ |
| editor |
G. M. Story
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J. D. A. Widdowson ⓘ W. J. Kirwin ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
distinctive vocabulary of Newfoundland and Labrador
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expressions of Newfoundland and Labrador English ⓘ usages of Newfoundland and Labrador English ⓘ |
| hasEdition | second edition ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
etymological information
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historical citations ⓘ pronunciation information ⓘ regional usage notes ⓘ usage labels ⓘ |
| hasOnlineVersion | yes ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
documentation of Newfoundland English vocabulary
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preservation of regional speech traditions ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication | Toronto ⓘ |
| publisher | University of Toronto Press ⓘ |
| regionOfFocus | Newfoundland and Labrador ⓘ |
| secondEditionYear | 1990 ⓘ |
| subject |
Newfoundland English
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dialectology ⓘ lexicography ⓘ |
| timeDepth | early European settlement to 20th century ⓘ |
| usedBy |
folklorists
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general readers interested in Newfoundland culture ⓘ historians ⓘ lexicographers ⓘ linguists ⓘ |
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Subject: Dictionary of Newfoundland English Description of subject: The Dictionary of Newfoundland English is a comprehensive reference work that records and explains the distinctive vocabulary, expressions, and usages of the English spoken in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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