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Chambers Murray Latin-English Dictionary

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Chambers Murray Latin-English Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of Latin vocabulary, presenting meanings to highlight the historical development of words. It includes detailed information on grammar, inflection, pronunciation, and meter, alongside citations from classical Latin writers.

The dictionary also explores many root-words and cognates, providing derivatives in Romance languages. Additional features include entries for names of people and places, plus appendices covering the Roman calendar, ancient money, and weights and measures.
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Ideal for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Latin language and literature, as well as those studying Romance languages or classical history.

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First published in 1933, the Chambers Murray Latin-English Dictionary is the standard reference text for all advanced students of Latin.

Widely regarded as the best dictionary of its kind

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Chambers Murray Latin-English Dictionary features meanings ordered to show the historical development of words. It includes information about grammar and inflection, as well as details about pronunciation and meter. Readers will find citations from Latin writers, along with many root-words and cognates. The dictionary also provides derivatives in Romance languages, and names of people and places.

The appendices offer additional valuable insights, covering topics such as the Roman calendar, money, and weights and measures.

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ISBN: 9780550190031

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 January 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Chambers

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 56.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 655g

Pages: 832

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