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Samuel Bogumił Linde (1739-1806) was a Polish lexicographer renowned for his ambitious and influential *Słownik języka polskiego* (*Dictionary of the Polish Language*). This comprehensive work, compiled over decades, represents an early attempt to systematically document the Polish language during the 18th century. Linde’s dictionary provided invaluable insights into evolving vocabulary and usage, making it a crucial resource for scholars, linguists, and anyone interested in the history of the Polish language.
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What did Samuel Bogumił Linde include in his Polish dictionary?
Linde documented Polish vocabulary with definitions and examples drawn heavily from literature. He also compared related forms from other Slavic languages, giving the work importance beyond ordinary word lookup.
When was Linde's Słownik języka polskiego published?
Its original volumes appeared in Warsaw between 1807 and 1814. The completed work is conventionally described as a six-volume dictionary containing roughly 60,000 entries.
Why was Linde's dictionary historically important?
It was the first major monolingual dictionary of Polish and one of the foundational works of Slavic lexicography. Later scholars used it to study vocabulary, literary usage, and relationships among Slavic languages.
Was Samuel Bogumił Linde only a dictionary writer?
No. Linde was also a librarian, educator, translator, and longtime director of the Warsaw Lyceum. He helped organize major Polish book collections while spending decades compiling his dictionary.
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