Excerpt from The Promptorium Parvulorum: The First English-Latin Dictionary, C. 1440 A. D.; Edited From the Manuscript in the Chapter Library at Winchester, With Introduction, Notes and Glossaries
Of Winchester Cathedral. This ms. Is indicated by Ivay by the letter (s), and is characterized by him as a copy of much value.' The volume in which it is contained was entrusted to the editor (to be used in the Bodleian Library) by the liberality of the Dean and Chapter, through the friendly mediation of Dean Kitchin. For which kindness the editor wishes to express his grateful acknowledgement.
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