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Awa' An' Bile Yer Heid!
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Awa' An' Bile Yer Heid!—Scottish Curses and Insults
Scotland's most gloriously inventive curses and insults, collected and celebrated
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About the Ebook
David Ross has produced an extraordinary, eclectic and hilarious collection of thematically arranged Scottish insults, abuse and invective which has been wonderfully illustrated throughout by Rupert Besley. The best insults, according to the author, occupy an indefinite space between wit and abuse, containing elements of both to varying degree; they must always sting the victim, or else they are a failure. This book is full of rich and expressive examples of insult and invective for all occasions from all over Scotland. These have been passed down through the centuries or have emerged in modern times, proving that clever insults are infinitely more amusing and memorable than good jokes. And so, happy reading. If you don't like it, awa' an' bile yer heid!
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Enjoy Scotland's most colourful and inventive insults and curses
- Discover the linguistic creativity behind everyday Scottish speech
- Experience a book guaranteed to raise a smile on every page
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
David Ross was born in Argyll and educated at Dingwall Academy and St Andrews University. He has written and compiled a number of books on Scottish history and culture. He currently lives in Hereford.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 05 July 2017
Print Length: 208 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857909510
Format: Ebook
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