John Jamieson

Scottish lexicographer (1759-1838) · Writers · Died at 79

John Jamieson was a Scottish minister of religion, lexicographer, philologist and antiquary. His most important work is the Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language.

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John Jamieson by John Kay

The grave of Rev John Jamieson, St Cuthberts Churchyard, Edinburgh[14][15]

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature

About this person

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