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Dialect

Suffolk
Dialect

A fascinating collection of Suffolk words and phrases, with anecdotes, stories, rhymes and curiosities that capture the county’s distinctive East Anglian voice.

ISBN9781902674889
Pages80
FormatPaperback
RRP£4.99
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About the book

A distinctive East Anglian voice

Louise Maskill explores the old Suffolk dialect through a wide-ranging A–Z of words and phrases, showing both its close relationship with neighbouring Norfolk speech and the important differences between them.

The dictionary is followed by anecdotes, stories, rhymes and curiosities drawn from local history and tradition, from farming and fishing to folklore and the everyday life of Suffolk communities.

Inside the book

Words, folklore and Suffolk character

History, traditions & customs page⌕

History, traditions & customs

The county’s traditions and local history provide a lively setting for the dialect and expressions gathered in the book.

Witchcraft & folklore page⌕

Witchcraft & folklore

Suffolk folklore includes darker stories and superstitions, including the county’s associations with witch-finding.

Seafaring Suffolk page⌕

Seafaring Suffolk

Fishing, trade and ship-building all played important roles in Suffolk life and contributed to its distinctive vocabulary.