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M. Verrii Flacci Quae Extant, Sex. Pompei Festi De Verborum Significatione Libri XX. Et in Eos Iosephi Scaligeri Iul. Caesaris Filii Castigationes Nunc Primum Publicatae (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marcus Verrius Flaccus

 
9780366158812: M. Verrii Flacci Quae Extant, Sex. Pompei Festi De Verborum Significatione Libri XX. Et in Eos Iosephi Scaligeri Iul. Caesaris Filii Castigationes Nunc Primum Publicatae (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A timeless Latin language reference for word meanings and usage

This edition presents a foundational collection of Latin words and their significations, drawing on the work of Marcus Verrius Flaccus and later scholarly framing. It offers extensive study of how words function and relate, with material that has influenced Latin lexicography for centuries.

Designed for readers seeking close language study, the text invites careful examination of roots, forms, and sense across a wide range of vocabulary. It provides a window into early Roman linguistics and the way classic authors used words in context.

  • Rich lexical material spanning Latin vocabulary and its meanings
  • Scholarly notes that illuminate language use in historical context
  • Edition history and pointers to the text’s long reception in scholarship
  • Foundational reference for students of Latin, philology, and classical studies

Ideal for readers of classical languages and linguistic history seeking a trusted, reference‑level resource.

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