Description
This edition of thePocket Oxford Latin Dictionaryoffers 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 45,000 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.
Key Features
- Compact and affordable Latin dictionary, designed to fit the needs of today’s student
- Over 45,000 words and phrases, including additions from Plautus, Terence, and Silver Latin
- Boxed notes provide help with language usage, and with difficult words and constructions
- Appendices give useful information on money, weights and measures, dates, and times
- Timeline of important dates gives essential information on Roman history
- Extra sections on poetic metre and medieval Latin
New to this Edition:
- New Latin words added from the writings of Plautus and Terence, and from the study of Silver Latin
- Boxed notes offer help with usage, and with difficult words and constructions
- Common irregular verb stems now given as headwords
- Brand-new appendices on money, weights and measures, dates, and times
- Expanded sections on historical, mythological, and geographical names
- Brief biographies on Roman writers, and a timeline of important dates in Roman history
- Extra sections on poetic metre and medieval Latin
