Prince Edward Island Sayings

by Pratt, T. K.; Burke, Scott

• ISBN13: 9780802009203
• ISBN10: 0802009204
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-05-01
• Publisher: Univ of Toronto Pr

Summary

A long-awaited companion volume to T.K. Pratt's Dictionary of Prince Edward Island English, this delightful collection includes more than 1,000 proverbs, folk sayings, catchphrases, and idioms characteristic of the speech and attitudes of Prince Edward Islanders. Laid out in 72 themes ranging from food and mood, to work and weather, the volume is instructive, easy to use, and entertaining. Meticulously researched, Prince Edward Island Sayingsoffers a unique blend of the scholarly and popular. The book features a table of themes, full cross-references, maps, and an extensive index. It is the only book of its kind for this unique part of the world.

Author Biography

T.K. PRATT is Professor of English at the University of Prince Edward Island. SCOTT BURKE is Legislative Counsel to the Government of Prince Edward Island.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(4)
Introduction	xi	(18)
Dictionaries and Other Collections Consulted	xxix
THEMES	3	(117)
Human Appearance	3	(16)
General	3	(1)
Ugliness	3	(4)
Hair	7	(1)
Eyes	8	(1)
Skin	8	(1)
Mouth and Teeth	9	(1)
Height	10	(1)
Size	10	(1)
Thinness	11	(5)
Legs	16	(1)
Clothes	16	(2)
Voice	18	(1)
Hearing	18	(1)
Human Age	19	(4)
Youth	19	(1)
Old Age	20	(1)
Death	21	(2)
Health	23	(2)
Character	25	(15)
Laziness	25	(2)
Dishonesty	27	(2)
Cunning	29	(1)
Avarice	30	(2)
Arrogance	32	(2)
Obstinacy	34	(1)
Innocence	35	(1)
Eccentricity	36	(4)
Intelligence	40	(7)
Certainty	47	(8)
Assurance	47	(2)
Futility	49	(1)
Worth	50	(2)
Uncertainty	52	(3)
Foolishness and Mistakes	55	(2)
Mood	57	(9)
Happiness	57	(1)
Misery	58	(1)
Anxiety	58	(2)
Shock	60	(2)
Irritation	62	(1)
Anger and Contempt	63	(1)
Exclamations	64	(2)
Social Life	66	(5)
Solitude	66	(1)
Company	67	(1)
Bad Manners	68	(3)
Talking	71	(12)
Silence	71	(1)
Chatter	72	(1)
Smooth Talk	73	(1)
Arguments	74	(1)
Nonsense Greetings	75	(1)
Nonsense Replies	76	(6)
Nonsense Farewells	82	(1)
Food	83	(5)
Hunger	83	(1)
Eating	84	(4)
Drink	88	(3)
Thirst	88	(1)
Drunkenness	89	(2)
Bedtime and Rising	91	(3)
Work	94	(5)
Hard Work	94	(1)
Busyness	95	(4)
Money	99	(3)
Thrift	99	(1)
Poverty	100	(2)
Farming and Fishing	102	(2)
Weather	104	(7)
Thunder	104	(1)
Rain	105	(1)
Storm and Cold	106	(2)
Darkness	108	(1)
Fine Weather	109	(2)
Physical Properties	111	(9)
Age of Objects	111	(1)
Ease of Job	111	(1)
Tightness	112	(1)
Touch	113	(1)
Heat	113	(1)
Dimensions	114	(1)
Locations	115	(4)
Speed	119	(1)
Miscellaneous	120	(5)
Bibliography	125	(4)
Index	129