The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary

by James Morwood (Editor), James Moorwood (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.23

  This intermediate Latin dictionary contains all the entries and useful supplementary material of previous editions. Along with over 60,000 entries, this dictionary provides full grammatical information for each Latin word, a quick reference grammar section at the back, and appendices of historical and mythological names, geographical locations, and maps.

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $4.32

  Now in paperback, The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary is a thoroughly revised edition of the classic Routledge Latin Dictionary (1913) The work has been extensively updated by James Morwood, Head of Classics at Harrow School and one of the authors of the extremely successful Oxford Latin Course . More comprehensive than any of its rivals the dictionary it offers: * Over 60,000 entries * Indications of differences in meaning, style, and context * Detailed appendices of historical personalities, mythological characters, and geographical names This book is intended for students - mainly school, but some interest for university students and anybody with an interest in the Latin language and ancient history; local and church historians; word-origin enthusiasts.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1994

  $3.23

  The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary is a thoroughly revised edition of the classic Routledge Latin Dictionary The work has been extensively updated by James Morwood, Head of Classics at Harrow School, and one of the authors of the extremely successful Oxford Latin Course . More up-to-date and comprehensive than any of its rivals, it offers: * Over 50,000 entries and over 120,000 definitions * Botanical terms and Church Latin * A useful grammar section * Full grammatical information about each Latin word * Details of conjugation for Latin verbs * Indication of differences in meaning, style, and context in cases of ambiguity * The latest research into the Latin language * Comprehensive marking of vowel length as a guide to classical pronunciation * Full appendices of historical personalities, mythological characters, and geographical names This book is intended for students at beginner and intermediate level; anybody with an interest in the language or its particular words.

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $13.99

  This edition of the Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary offers essential coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information on Roman history and culture. It takes account of the latest research into Latin, and is designed specifically to fit the needs of today's student. It covers over 45,000 words and phrases, including additions from the writings of Plautus and Terence, and from the study of Silver Latin. Common irregular verb parts are given as headwords for greater clarity, and boxed notes provide help with language usage, and with difficult words and constructions. There are appendices on historical, mythological, and geographical names; money, dates, times, weights and measures; plus poetic metre and medieval Latin. With a timeline of important dates, and biographies on Roman writers, this edition is packed with interesting and essential information on Roman history and culture. Also with pronunciation help and a guide to Latin grammar, this compact and affordable dictionary is a necessity for all students and adult learners of Latin.