A commonplace book chiefly of derivations of Latin words
A commonplace book chiefly of derivations of Latin words: beg. 'Anglia Bρϵτταννια dict: ab angulo quod in orbis angulo sita sit, uel ab angelo quod ejus incolæ jllustres sunt et speciosi vt angeli.'
Dates
- Creation: Written in the second half of the 17th century
Extent
185 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Auct. V. 1. subtus 1, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Auct. V. 1. subtus 1
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20340
Abstract
A commonplace book chiefly of derivations of Latin words
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 30344
Custodial History
Owned by John King 'ex dono Henrici King' (early 18th cent.): the binding, of about that date, bears the royal arms between I and K.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'MS. 153', see no. 30346. Referenced about 1870 (?).
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
7 × 4 7/8 in.
- Title
- A commonplace book chiefly of derivations of Latin words
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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