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James Platt Jr. (1861-1910) was an English amateur philologist, lexicographer, and polyglot who contributed to the study of Old English and to the Oxford English Dictionary. From 1899, he supplied editor James Murray with etymological information about loanwords from less commonly documented languages, including languages of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. His work also appeared in philological journals and addressed Old English grammar and phonology.
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Who was James Platt Jr.?
James Platt Jr. was an English amateur philologist, lexicographer, and polyglot. He lived from 1861 to 1910.
What was James Platt’s connection to the Oxford English Dictionary?
From 1899, Platt supplied etymological information to Oxford English Dictionary editor James Murray. His contributions were especially useful for loanwords from less commonly documented languages.
Did James Platt work only on modern English vocabulary?
No, his interests also included Old English and the history of loanwords. His work combined lexicography with broader philological study.
Why is James Platt relevant to the history of dictionaries?
He contributed specialist linguistic research to the Oxford English Dictionary during its major editorial period. His knowledge of less common languages helped James Murray investigate word origins.
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