minstrel: Scottish dialects

[mn13189 at WCUVAX1.WCU.EDU]

> Speaking of which, I'm also looking for any information on the Scottish
> dialect in which "Tam Lin" was spoken.  I can read the ballad straight
> with proper rhyme (I believe) but I'm afraid that there are some parts to
> it that I just am not pronouncing properly.  Any information on the
> Scottish dialect of Child's ballads would be much appreciated.

Being more fluent in Scots dialect than your average American, I would be
happy to aid you (and anyone else) in the pronunciation and meaning of
particular words or lines.  If I don't know myself, I have access at work
to a great comprehensive dictionary of Scots terms, which not only gives
the meaning, but also a range of dates in which the word was in common
usage (opr literary usage), which could, in some instances, help to date a
particular set of lyrics.  Let me know if I can be of service.
Aye,
Eogan


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