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This dictionary is a treasure trove covering 2000 years of Ancient Greek: from Mycenaean via Homer and the classical period to lexicographers, such as Hesychius (5th century A.D.). It consists of 7500 entries with thoroughly revised etymologies.
- Robert Beekes
- October 26, 2009
- 2009
The year 2010 saw the publication of Etymological Dictionary of Greek (EDG) by Robert S. P. Beekes. Written in English by one of the leading practitioners of Indo-European studies and published by Brill, this 1800-page dictionary is bound to become the standard reference work for classicists who will rely on it for their knowledge of the ...
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It consists of 7500 entries with thoroughly revised etymologies. Each entry gives clear information about the origin of the Greek word and its first date of attestation. This dictionary is a treasure trove covering 2000 years of Ancient Greek: from Mycenaean via Homer and the classical period to lexicographers, such as Hesychius (5th century A ...
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This dictionary is a treasure trove covering 2000 years of Ancient Greek: from Mycenaean via Homer and the classical period to lexicographers, such as Hesychius (5th century A.D.). It consists of...
R. Beekes, L. V. Beek. Published 2010. Linguistics, History. A must-have research tool that should be on every classicist's desk. The first comprehensive etymological dictionary of Greek in the English language Greek is among the most intensely and widely studied languages known.
Jan 21, 2008 · Etyma graeca : an etymological lexicon of classical Greek. by. Wharton, Edward Ross, 1844-1896. Publication date. 1890. Topics. Greek language -- Dictionaries. Publisher. London : Percival.