Mairi Robinson
Mairi Robinson (née Macnicol) (21 January 1945 to 17 June 2020) was best known for her dedication towards the study of the Scottish language and Scottish lexicography. She worked on the later stages of the Scottish National Dictionary and became the editor-in-chief where she oversaw the 1985 publication for the Concise Scots dictionary. She was Scots language consultant for the complete edition of Sir Walter Scott's novels. She was committed to adult learning. Her work has been a noteworthy contribution to the Scots language and to the confidence of the Scottish people about their language.
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| Born | Helen Mairi Johnstone Mcnicol January 21, 1945 Dennistoun, Glasgow |
| Died | June 17, 2020 Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Lexicographer |
| Citizenship | British |
| Education | Liberton Primary School, George Watson's Ladies' College |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Subject | Scots |
| Notable works | Concise Scots Dictionary, Chambers' Twenty-first Century Dictionary |
| Spouse | David Robinson |
| Children | John, Nicola |
| Relatives | Alan Charlton (1970–2018) |
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