This glossary includes dialect (and otherwise obscure) words as reflected in traditional Bulgarian songs. Initially it was a personal resource, compiled by Martha Forsyth in 1988 from the glossaries in the 17 significant Bulgarian song collections listed below.). There are, of course, a great many more worthy books whose entries should be added—like any reference on language, this is a work-in-progress to which you are welcome to contribute. (See Editing help for guidelines.)