A Latin Dictionary Founded on Andrews' Edition of Freund's Latin Dictionary

by Charlton Thomas Lewis, Charles Short, E.A. Andrews

One of the classic works of lexicography, this is a revised edition of E.A. Andrew's translation of Freund's great Latin-German dictionary of the nineteenth century.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Dictionaries, Language

2019 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1879

About the author

Charlton Thomas Lewis (1834-1904)

Reviews

[Thierry Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a french latin teacher and a latin books collector. I own both "A Latin Dictionary" and the "Oxford Latin Dictionary".

The first one is far more interesting ! For instance try to find "autumnescit" in the Oxford. The first one gives the four words autumnescit, autumnascit, auctumnescit and auctumnascit.

Another example : Look for the word Arar, araris, a french river called "Saône" in french. The Lewis dictionnary gives more details, and even explains that the word Saône comes from the word Saucona.
The Oxford Latin dictionary doesn't give that information.

I gave only 2 stars to the Oxford Latin dictionary.

[^ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was given to me by my husband's brother. Though not a Latinist; I occasionally find Lewis and Short a useful reference book to dip into; even though the online text at the Perseus Project is sometimes more convenient. However, 'books do furnish a room', and this is certainly one of those!

[William Herbst · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another massive Latin dictionary that only gets four stars when compared to the Oxford Latin Dictionary which has the advantage of a more modern layout. Lewis and Short is essential for having a broader range of words - especially in late antique Christian texts. I use the Lexidium app rather than the physical book now.

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really do love my Lewis and Short . . . I just wish I could afford the Oxford . . .