A Middle-English Dictionary: Containing Words Used by English Writers from the Twelfth to the Fifteenth Century

Stratmann, Francis Henry

ISBN 10: 1163504807 / ISBN 13: 9781163504802

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Middle-English Dictionary: Containing Words Used by English Writers from the Twelfth to the Fifteenth Century
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163504807
• ISBN 13: 9781163504802
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

A Middle-English Dictionary: Containing Words Used By English Writers From The Twelfth To The Fifteenth Century is a comprehensive reference book compiled by Francis Henry Stratmann. As the name suggests, the book is a dictionary that provides definitions and explanations of words used in the English language during the Middle Ages, specifically from the 12th to the 15th century. The book contains over 20,000 entries, including words that are no longer in use in modern English. The dictionary is organized alphabetically, making it easy to find specific words and their meanings. In addition to definitions, the book also includes information on the origins of the words, their etymology, and examples of how they were used in literature during the Middle Ages. This makes it a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in studying the English language and its evolution over time. Overall, A Middle-English Dictionary: Containing Words Used By English Writers From The Twelfth To The Fifteenth Century is a comprehensive and authoritative reference book that provides valuable insights into the language and literature of the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.