Of the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue

In "Of the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue," Alexander Hume, a notable figure in the early modern period, meticulously explores the phonetic and grammatical structure of the Scots language. Written during the late 16th century, this seminal work serves as both a prescriptive grammar and a critique of the linguistic norms of Hume's time. Employing a didactic style, the text exempli...