A Glossary of Provincial Words & Phrases in use in Somersetshire

A Glossary of Provincial Words & Phrases in use in Somersetshire by Wadham Pigott Williams opens a window onto the vanished vocabulary and everyday speech of 19th‑century Somerset. Compiled by Williams with contributions from the late William Arthur Jones and earlier collectors, this authoritative glossary gathers hundreds of regional words, phrases, usages and brief etymological notes recorded around 1873 to preserve a rural dialect in the face of social change. Part language reference, part cultural snapshot, the book maps the distinctive lexicon of Somersetshire—agricultural terms, household expressions, local idioms and pronunciation notes—set against the historical pressures of the Printing Press, railways and schooling that were reshaping rural speech. Entries are drawn from field collections and contemporary sources, making this edition a valuable resource for the study of English dialects, linguistic history and regional folklore. Ideal for students of historical linguistics, dialect researchers, local historians, writers seeking authentic voices, and anyone fascinated by England’s linguistic past, this Languages audiobook brings the texture of Somerset speech to life and preserves a rich provincial heritage for listeners.