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by Beaumont 02 Jul 2004 04:22
Hello,
I'm reading a book by Ian Rankin, a Scottish writer, and I have trouble understanding the word "
thrawn ".
Context:
- people don't trust him
I have another question, how do you exactly pronounce the name "
Siobhan Clarke " ?
Thank you!
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by Olivier 02 Jul 2004 08:18
On
www.firstfoot.com the "Scottish vernacular dictionary" says:
Thrawn = Stubborn, obstinate
-- Olivier
Se nem kicsi, se nem nagy: Ni trop petit(e), ni trop grand(e):
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by ANTHOS 02 Jul 2004 10:44
Collins also gives another definition, again in Scottish use
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by Beaumont 02 Jul 2004 11:45
Thanks guys. No wonder I couldn't find "thrawn" in my dictionary!
ANTHOS wrote: Siobhan is pronounced as if it were written 'shevawn' with accent on the second syllable, and -awn pronouned as in 'adorn' (at least as an Irish name)
Oh, OK. Someone on the chat also said it might be pronounced "Shyovan". I trust you but I think I like "Shyovan" better, that's why I mention it.
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