English Dictionaries, 800-1700: The Topical Tradition
This fascinating study explores the so-called topical, i.e. non-alphabetical, word-lists which appeared between the beginnings of written culture and 1700. A form of early dictionary, these lists followed the influential paradigms of theology, philosophy, and natural history of the time, providing us with evidence on cultural history and linguistic development. Professor Hüllen draws on many examples to provide an insight into this lexicographical tradition.
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This fascinating study explores the so-called topical, i.e. non-alphabetical, word-lists which appeared between the beginnings of written culture and 1700. A form of early dictionary, these lists followed the influential paradigms of theology, philosophy, and natural history of the time, providing us with evidence on cultural history and linguistic development. Professor Hüllen draws on many examples to provide an insight into this lexicographical tradition.
FiguresTablesPrefaceAcknowledgementsNote on the textAbbreviationsAOpening the Topic11The onomasiological approach32On establishing a tradition28BThe English Tradition of Onomasiology413Hermeneumata, Latin-English glosses, and nominales434Colloquies, wordbooks, and dialogues for teaching and learning foreign languages785Treatises on terminology1406John Withals' dictionary for young boys (1553)1687James Howell's dictionary for the genteel (1660)2028John Wilkins' comprehensive thesaurus of English (1668)244CThe European Scene (1400-1700)3039Multilingual dictionaries and nomenclators30510The case of Johannes Amos Comenius361DReflections on the Topic43111Towards mental lexicography433Appendix449Bibliography491Index515