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Charlton Lewis was a prominent American lexicographer specializing in classical languages. His work significantly contributed to bilingual Latin-English dictionaries, notably his collaboration on the landmark *A Latin Dictionary* with Charles Short. This dictionary remains a vital resource for scholars and students of classics, ancient history, and linguistics. He provided foundational support for understanding Latin vocabulary and its historical context.
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Charlton Lewis ranks #27 of 330 in the Lexicographer ranking, behind Charles Short, ahead of Jacob Grimm.
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Why is Charlton Lewis's dictionary usually called Lewis and Short?
A Latin Dictionary was edited by Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short and published in 1879. Readers consequently refer to the work simply as Lewis and Short, often abbreviated L&S.
Did Lewis and Short divide the dictionary equally?
No. Charles Short's surviving contribution largely covers the letter A, while Charlton Lewis was responsible for most entries from B through Z after material for other early letters was lost.
What is the difference between Lewis and Short and Lewis's Elementary Latin Dictionary?
Lewis and Short is the large scholarly reference, with extensive citations and historical meanings. Lewis's Elementary Latin Dictionary is a substantially abridged work designed to be more manageable for students reading classical Latin.
Has the Oxford Latin Dictionary replaced Lewis and Short?
The Oxford Latin Dictionary is generally preferred for rigorous study of classical Latin because it was compiled from a fresh survey of sources. Lewis and Short remains useful because it is freely searchable through resources such as Perseus and also covers material beyond the OLD's narrower classical scope.
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