An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

An abridged etymological dictionary presenting Scottish vocabulary with definitions, variant senses, and derivations, often supported by citations of authors or works where terms occur. It includes a guiding preface, a key to abbreviations and pronunciation, and usage rules designed to aid consultation. Entries run alphabetically and discuss regional spellings, Gaelic and Germanic roots, and morphological variants; some items carry editorial marks indicating distinct Scottish senses. Transcriber's notes and appendices call out irregular sequencing, absent definitions, and cross-reference discrepancies, while the compiler indicates ongoing improvements drawn from manuscript and printed sources.