A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases
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Editor: James MorwoodEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-12-03
ISBN: 0198601093
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Review: Most interesting Latin words, mottoes, and sayings
Summary: 5 Stars
Should we say, indispensable for the literate man?
This excellent Oxford edition is comprehensive, with an index related to particular subjects, and, as a bonus, includes clear translations and pronunciation guidance! Ever more important is the context. The sources from history and literature are annotated.
Mottoes: "The Royal Air Force, the American dollar, Henry VIII, Oxford University, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer are just a few of the institutions carrying inspiring and often fanciful mottoes."
Proverbs: "Familiar and amusing proverbs are included and easily found in a separate listing."
Highly recommended for every writer, every author, every journalist, every child, every desk, every cubicle, and every computer station!
Summary of A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases
This authoritative and highly browsable guide provides an enlightening account of the meaning and history of Latin words and phrases that have entered the English language. Readers will find over 1000 phrases, sayings, mottoes, and proverbs, translated with examples of usage and fascinating citations and explanations of their first occurrence. A detailed A-Z appendix lists all Latin authors from Augustine to Virgil, together with details of their life and work. A thematic index offers immediate access to the maxims and phrases relating to such topics as death, betrayal, gossip, love, and money.A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases will be an entertaining and instructive source of information for word lovers of all varieties, from the crossword aficionado to speech-writers, historians, literature buffs, the savvy general reader, and anyone properly curious about Latin's influence on English.
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