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provide correct spelling, which created enormous difficulties in preparing the dictionary. Scottish Gaelic speakers were also often reluctant to engage in
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Dwelly's preface is of particular interest to the student of
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Dwelly's dictionary contains over 70,000 entries and is widely regarded as the most comprehensive dictionary of the
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He subsequently gained a state pension from Edward VII for his work. In later life, alienated by the attitude of some people in
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English–Gaelic dictionary, was a frequent request from Gaelic speakers, learners and enthusiasts. Due to a change in
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Gaelic lexicography. He also practised as a professional genealogist and published transcripts of many original documents relating to
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