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General properties of naming, and a specific case of nicknaming in the Scottish Outer Hebrides

Ethnos • 41 • Published In 1976 • Pages: 99-115

By: Parman, Susan.

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the use of formal names, particularly nicknames, as terms of reference rather than address in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. Situational factors which trigger the use of alternative names are discussed. The focus in this report is the village of Shawbost on Lewis.

HRAF PubDate

1995

Region

Europe

Sub Region

British Isles

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; M. Marcus

Field Date

1970-1971

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Village of Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Notes

[by] Susan Parman

Bibliography: p. 114

LCSH

Highlands (Scotland)