On-line Latin Dictionaries . . . .
It is always better to use your textbook dictionary if possible . . .
How does a Latin dictionary work?
Each Latin dictionary works a little differently. Here are some general things to know . . . · NOUNS- will always have two forms listed and the gender: o feles, felis N F 3 3 F [XAXCO] cat; marten/ferret/polecat/wild cat; mouser; inveigler, seducer, tom-cat; thief; · ADJECTIVES - will usually have three forms listed o tristis, tristis, triste ADJ [XXXAX] sad, sorrowful; gloomy; · VERBS – will usually have four forms listed o laboro, laborare, laboravi, laboratus V 1 1 [XXXAX] work, labor; produce, take pains; be troubled/sick/oppressed, be in distress; CAVE!!! Some words can be nouns, verbs AND adjectives! Check for parts of speech . . . . |
William Whitaker's Words
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