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P. G. W. Glare is a British classicist and lexicographer who served as the primary editor of the *Oxford Latin Dictionary* (OLD).
He oversaw the monumental scholarly project for over two decades, steering its compilation through numerous complex stages of revision and expansion. Under his direction, the dictionary was completed and published in 1982, providing a comprehensive resource for Latin vocabulary from the earliest records to the 2nd century AD. His work established the OLD as a standard reference for classical scholars and students.
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What major lexicon was edited by P. G. W. Glare?
P. G. W. Glare is a British classicist who served as the primary editor of the Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD). He oversaw the monumental scholarly project for over two decades.
What is the difference between the Oxford Latin Dictionary and Lewis and Short?
Unlike earlier dictionaries like Lewis and Short, the Oxford Latin Dictionary was built entirely from scratch. It exclusively uses classical Latin texts up to around AD 200, ignoring later medieval additions.
When was the Oxford Latin Dictionary published under P.G.W. Glare?
Glare steered the dictionary's compilation through numerous complex stages of revision before its final publication. The completed dictionary was finally published by Oxford University Press in 1982.
Is P. G. W. Glare a British classicist?
Yes, he is a distinguished British classicist and lexicographer. He spent his extensive career working with ancient texts at Oxford University.
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