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Cristfried Ganander was a Finnish priest, compiler, and lexicographer who lived from 1741 to 1790. His principal lexicographical work, Nytt Finskt Lexicon, is described as the first etymological Finnish dictionary and contains more than 30,000 headwords with Swedish and Latin explanations. Completed in the eighteenth century but not published during his lifetime, it preserved information drawn from written sources, folk poetry, and traditional Finnish expressions.
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Who was Cristfried Ganander?
Cristfried Ganander was a Finnish priest, compiler, and lexicographer who lived from 1741 to 1790. He is best known for his work on Finnish language and culture.
What is Nytt Finskt Lexicon?
Nytt Finskt Lexicon is Ganander's principal lexicographical work. It is described as the first etymological Finnish dictionary.
How large was Nytt Finskt Lexicon?
The dictionary contains more than 30,000 headwords. Its entries include material in Finnish together with Swedish and Latin explanations or equivalents.
Why is Cristfried Ganander important to Finnish lexicography?
Ganander helped document Finnish vocabulary and word origins in the eighteenth century. His Nytt Finskt Lexicon remains important because of its early etymological approach and large headword collection.
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