Lakeland Words A Collection of Dialect Words and Phrases as Used in Cumberland and Westmorland, with Illustrative Sentences in the North Westmorland Dialect

This volume presents a lively treasury of words and phrases used across Cumberland and Westmorland, each illustrated with authentic sentences drawn from the North Westmorland dialect. The entries run in an approximate alphabetical order, preserving original spellings, apostrophes and hyphens, so listeners hear the language just as it was spoken. A brief transcriber’s note explains the handling of typographical quirks and the added table of contents, ensuring a smooth listening experience.

Compiled by a native Lakeland speaker who contributed extensively to the English Dialect Dictionary, the collection captures the wit, vigor, and everyday concerns of rural life at the turn of the century. Listeners will encounter vivid expressions—such as “ah‑wooa‑ge‑hedder‑come‑up” for a confused nag or “blodder” meaning an effusive cry—that bring the landscape’s character to life. The book stands as both a linguistic record and a celebration of a fading voice, making it a rewarding listen for lovers of language, history, and the English countryside.