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Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary

by James Morwood

A Latin dictionary with Roman-world reference material

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A Latin dictionary with Roman-world reference material

Alongside more than 46,000 Latin words and phrases, this desk dictionary brings grammar and cultural reference into the same volume. Entries include common irregular verb forms as headwords, while boxed notes address usage and difficult constructions. Its appendices extend the reference beyond vocabulary, covering historical, mythological, and geographical names, as well as dates, measures, money, poetic meter, and medieval Latin. A timeline, biographies of Roman writers, pronunciation help, and a grammar guide make the book a broad study companion for Latin and its historical context.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Students studying Latin who need vocabulary and grammar reference in one volume.
  • Adult learners seeking pronunciation guidance and background on Roman history and culture.
  • Readers consulting Latin names, measures, dates, poetic meter, or medieval Latin.

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Latin vocabulary and grammarLanguage usageRoman history and cultureClassical reference

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Book overview

This is the first edition of the Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary, offering essential coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information on Roman history and culture. It takes account of 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 given as headwords for greater clarity, and boxed notes provide help with language usage, and with difficult words and constructions.

There are detailed appendices on historical, mythological, and geographical names, as well as sections on money, weights and measures, dates, and times, poetic meter, and medieval Latin. With a timeline of important dates, and biographies on Roman writers, this edition is packed with interesting and essential information on Roman history and culture.

Also with pronunciation help and a guide to Latin grammar, this compact and affordable dictionary is a necessity for all students and adult-learners of Latin.
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