A Greek-English Lexicon

The value of this work is shown by the fact that it is still in print, in almost the same form as when Dean Liddell published it, and that there are two different abridged editions. Few dictionaries in any language can compare. It could perhaps be modernized, and the koine added, but for true classical works, it remains sufficient.

And the minor point that the senior author was the father of Alice (and Lorina, and Edith) Liddell just adds to the fun. My edition was actually being revised as Alice in Wonderland was working its way through the press.

Of course, you need to have an interest in classical Greek to want it....

Although it's age is indeed showing and a new Greek-English Dictionary needs to be compiled upon modern lexographical principles, there is still nothing else that compares to the LSJ in terms of completeness and depth of coverage in a single-volume non-specialized dictionary of Ancient Greek. It still remains indispensible to any serious student of the Greek Language. It does however get somewhat annoying where Liddell and Scott define all the naughty words in Latin. ψωλή, membrum virile praeputio retracto? Please...

An absolutely fabulous book. It includes citations on usage, and development over time.

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