Brill Dictionaries

Brill Dictionaries:

1. The Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek
This comprehensive dictionary offers a modern and precise overview of Ancient Greek. With more than 140,000 entries, it serves as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of classical studies. It covers a wide range of vocabulary from the classical, Hellenistic, and early Christian periods, including phonetic, morphological, and semantic details, as well as usage examples. Additionally, it provides insights into the etymology and historical evolution of the language.

2. Dictionary of Renaissance Latin from Prose Sources
A specialized dictionary focused on the Latin language of the Renaissance, specifically drawn from prose works. It is a key resource for researchers and students of Renaissance literature, history, and philology. The dictionary includes extensive entries with detailed explanations of meanings, grammatical forms, and citations from original sources that illustrate word usage in context.

3. Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Celtic Online
This digital etymological dictionary of the reconstructed Proto-Celtic language provides a deep insight into the linguistic roots of Celtic languages. It covers the etymology, semantic shifts, and historical connections of Proto-Celtic words, offering reconstructions based on existing linguistic sources. It is an essential tool for linguists and historians.

4. Etymological Dictionary of Old Frisian Online
This online dictionary explores the etymology of Old Frisian, one of the key early Germanic languages. It offers a comprehensive overview of vocabulary, historical forms, and semantic changes, including the influence of other Germanic languages. It is ideal for experts in Germanic linguistics and medieval history.

5. Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Germanic Online
An online dictionary of the reconstructed Proto-Germanic language, providing detailed information on the etymology and meaning of Proto-Germanic words. It examines their connections to modern Germanic languages and their historical development. An excellent resource for researchers in Germanic linguistics and comparative philology.

6. Etymological Dictionary of Greek Online
This online etymological dictionary of the Greek language is indispensable for scholars of ancient and medieval Greek. It offers extensive analysis of the origin, evolution, and meanings of Greek words, tracing their connections to other Indo-European languages. The dictionary combines modern research with classical sources for a comprehensive linguistic perspective.

7. Etymological Dictionary of Latin Online
A digital dictionary that provides in-depth analysis of the origins, development, and meanings of Latin words. It reveals their Indo-European roots and the influences of other languages. It is designed for philologists, classicists, and linguists exploring the linguistic heritage of Latin.

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