Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary

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Author: James Morwood

ISBN-10: 019861005X

ISBN-13: 9780198610052

Category: English language -> Dictionaries -> Latin

This new edition of the Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary offers essential coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information on Roman history and culture. It has been updated to take into account the latest research into Latin, and is designed specifically to fit the needs of today's student. It covers over 46,000 words and phrases, including additions from the writings of Plautus and Terence, and from the study of Silver Latin. Common irregular verb parts are now given as...

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In fields from law to history, from classics to botany, Latin continues to play a role in modern studies—indeed, it lies at the heart of Western culture. The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary provides a convenient guide to this essential language, specially designed to assist today's reader. Here are just a few of the features that make The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary the foremost lexicon of its size:· More than 50,000 entries· Over 120,000 translations· Full grammatical information on each word· Complete guidance to meaning, style, and context in cases of ambiguity· Includes liturgical and botanical Latin terms· Classical Latin pronunciation guidance· Appendices on historical personalities and mythological characters· Listings of geograhical names with English explanations of their locations and significanceFor any student, scholar, or professional tired of lugging a weighty tome whenever a Latin reference is required, The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary provides the answer: an authoritative, succinct lexicon of this seminal ancient language. Booknews **** An inexpensive, accessible dictionary that gains the benefit of the important philological advances made by the majestic Oxford Latin Dictionary, which was published in 1982 (and is cited in BCL3 and Sheehy). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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\ Booknews**** An inexpensive, accessible dictionary that gains the benefit of the important philological advances made by the majestic Oxford Latin Dictionary, which was published in 1982 (and is cited in BCL3 and Sheehy). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \