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Alexander MacBain

8.02

Great

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Lexicographer 19TH Century Historical Celtic Etymological Scottish Gaelic

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Alexander MacBain was a 19th-century Scottish Gaelic lexicographer who created an exhaustive etymological dictionary. His *An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language*, published in 1896, remains a vital resource for scholars studying Celtic languages and particularly historical Scottish Gaelic. It’s invaluable for those researching the origins and development of Gaelic vocabulary and is primarily used by linguists, historians, and researchers specializing in Celtic studies.

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Alexander MacBain ranks #93 of 315 in the Lexicographer ranking, behind Johann Christoph Adelung, ahead of Sergei Ozhegov.

Gaelic etymological dictionary remains influential; respected despite some dated Indo-European comparisons.

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Alexander MacBain scores 8.02/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Lexicographer category. Gaelic etymological dictionary remains influential; respected despite some dated Indo-European comparisons.

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