(Anglicus), Galfridus; Way, Albert; Library, British
Synopsis "Promptorium Parvulorum Sive Clericorum"
"Promptorium Parvulorum Sive Clericorum, Lexicon Anglo-latinum Princeps," Volume 54, is a foundational Anglo-Latin dictionary offering invaluable insights into the historical development of both English and Latin languages. Compiled by Galfridus Anglicus and meticulously edited by Albert Way, with contributions from the British Library, this lexicon serves as a primary source for understanding medieval vocabulary and etymology. This volume provides a comprehensive resource for scholars, linguists, and historians interested in tracing the evolution of linguistic terms and their usage. It showcases the rich interplay between English and Latin during a crucial period of linguistic formation. As a "princeps" lexicon, it represents an early and significant attempt to codify and translate between the two languages, making it an essential reference for anyone studying medieval texts or the history of lexicography. This enduring work remains a testament to the enduring importance of language and its historical context.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
