A glossary of Tudor and Stuart words, especially from the dramatists

Name: A glossary of Tudor and Stuart words, especially from the dramatists
Author: Walter W. Skeat

By Walter W. Skeat

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A scholarly glossary gathers rare and obsolete vocabulary used in English drama of the Tudor and Stuart periods, presenting alphabetically arranged entries with concise definitions, brief etymologies, and precise references to passages. Short illustrative quotations appear when needed to clarify uncommon senses, and many entries offer cross-references to dialect forms, Middle and Old English antecedents, and cognate foreign words. The editor supplements the original slips with additional citations and explanatory material, standardising entries and drawing on the New English Dictionary and dialect sources to make the lexicon more accessible to modern readers.

About the Author

Walter W. Skeat

Walter W. Skeat was a prominent philologist and lexicographer known for his extensive work on the English language and its dialects. His notable contributions include "A Glossary of Tudor and Stuart Words, Especially from the Dramatists," which provides insights into the vocabulary of early modern English literature. Additionally, his work "English Dialects From the Eighth Century to the Present Day" explores the evolution of regional dialects in England, highlighting their historical significance. Skeat's scholarship has greatly enriched the understanding of English linguistics and literary heritage.