Etymological dictionary of Greek /

A must-have research tool that should be on every classicist's desk. Greek is among the most intensely and widely studied languages known. Since the publication of the last etymological dictionary of Greek, both the reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European, and our knowledge of the Greek substrate...

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Main Author: Beekes, R. S. P. (Robert Stephen Paul)
Other Authors: Beek, Lucien van
Format: Book
Language:English
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Language Notes:English and Ancient Greek.
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010.
Series:Leiden Indo-European etymological dictionary series ; v. 10/1-2.
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Summary:A must-have research tool that should be on every classicist's desk. Greek is among the most intensely and widely studied languages known. Since the publication of the last etymological dictionary of Greek, both the reconstruction of Proto-Indo-European, and our knowledge of the Greek substrate have led to numerous, often surprising new insights into the history and formation of the Greek vocabulary. 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 at last brings together all new data, resulting in scores of thoroughly revised etymologies. This is a truly indispensable tool for classicists in search of a deeper understanding of the Greek vocabulary, its history and, therewith, a better understanding of the language.
Physical Description:2 volumes (1808 pages) ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 1687-1745) and index.
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