Cassell's Latin dictionary : Latin-English, English-Latin / by D. P. Simpson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Simpson, D. P.

Language:

English

Latin

Subjects (All):

Latin language--Dictionaries--English.

Latin language.

Latin language--Dictionaries.

English language--Dictionaries--Latin.

English language.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

xviii, 883 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Cassell ; New York : Macmillan, 1977, c1959.

Summary:

Since its first appearance in 1854 and through many revisions this dictionary has remained constant in its appeal to scholars.

"This new and revised Latin Dictionary is among the best of its kind, being reliable, compact and adequate for the needs of all save the specialist. He has produced what is in effect a new book, typographically easy to consult and combining elegance with utility." -The Times Literary Supplement

This edition Incorporates modern English idiom and current Latin spelling. Includes general classical information where appropriate. Shows long and short vowels where not immediately apparent. Indicates irregular plural forms. Cites and quotes ancient classical authors. Suggests paraphrases to express modern English in classical Latin form.

Notes:

Fifth ed. published in 1968 under title: Cassell's new Latin dictionary.

ISBN:

0025225707.

OCLC:

2963657