Classical Studies: Languages

A must-have research tool that should be on every classicist's desk. Greek is among the most intensely and widely studied languages known. Since the publication of the last etymological dictionary of Greek, both the reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European, and our knowledge of the Greek substrate have led to numerous, often surprising new insights into the history and formation of the Greek vocabulary.This dictionary is a treasure trove covering 2000 years of Ancient Greek: from Mycenaean via Homer and the classical period to lexicographers, such as Hesychius (5th century A.D.).It at last brings together all new data, resulting in scores of thoroughly revised etymologies. This is a truly indispensable tool for classicists in search of a deeper understanding of the Greek vocabulary, its history and, therewith, a better understanding of the language.

Aim of this dictionary -- Definition of Italic -- Research method -- From Proto-Indo-European to Latin -- Reconstructable stages -- The phonology of Proto-Indo-European, Proto-Italic and Latin -- The entries -- Selection of entries -- The entries -- Dating -- Derivatives -- Proto-Italic -- Italic cognates -- Proto-Indo-European -- Indo-European cognates -- Etymology -- Bibliography -- Periodization of Latin.

This edition combines the text of the ninth edition of Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon with an extensively revised and expanded Supplement. The Supplement is the culmination of thirteen years of research and constitutes a full revision of the previous 1968 Supplement. Containing over 20,000 entries, the Supplement includes coverage of words and forms from papyri and inscriptions discovered up to the present day. Entries in the Supplement also incorporate Linear B forms for the first time, extending the Lexicon's time span back to 1200 BC.

An interactive Latin lexicon with a variety of study tools.

The first edition was originally published in fascicles, from 1968 to 1982.
Includes an introductory essay entitled: The Oxford Latin dictionary : a historical introduction / Christopher Stray.