Edward Dwelly | |
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Born | 1864 Twickenham, Middlesex, England |
Died | 1939 Fleet, Hampshire, England |
Pen name | Eoghann MacDhòmhnaill |
Nationality | English |
Citizenship | British |
Subject | Scottish Gaelic |
Notable works | Faclair Gàidhlig gu Beurla le Dealbhan/The Illustrated Gaelic–English Dictionary |
Edward Dwelly (1864–1939) was an English lexicographer and genealogist. He created the authoritative dictionary of Scottish Gaelic, and his work has had an influence on Irish Gaelic lexicography. He also practised as a professional genealogist and published transcripts of many original documents relating to Somerset.