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E.J. Chinnock

Some Scottish Words Found in Old English Writing [Summary only]

Etymology

TDGNHAS Series II, 17 (1900-05), 358(WARNING very large file size: 19.53 MB)

Abstract

This valuble and interesting paper, which gave evidence of much knowledge and research, gave many quotations to show that many of our Scottish words were to be found in old English writers.

C. Tierney

Some Secrets of Nature [Summary only]

Microscopy

TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 134(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)

Abstract

A lantern lecture by the secretary and Librarian of the Royal Microscopical Society, dealing mainly with light and its composition and how animals and plants utilise suitable colour wavelengths and protect themselves against injurious ones. The lecturer h