Sir William Craigie (Books)

Sir William Craigie Books

This Scottish philologist and lexicographer dedicated himself to the profound study of language and its evolution. His work on the Oxford English Dictionary and the Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue established him as a pivotal figure in the field of lexicography. Craigie's influence extended far beyond his own editorial endeavors, as his lectures inspired and shaped an entire generation of American lexicographers who further developed his legacy in studying and documenting language. His enduring work stands as a testament to his lifelong passion for linguistic scholarship.

An Icelandic-English Dictionary

880 pages
31 hours of reading

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First published in 1874, this landmark dictionary of old Icelandic is both authoritative and comprehensive. It offers thousands of illustrative quotations, full descriptions of pronunciation for every letter, and a detailed outline of grammar that includes the old Icelandic alphabet, word formation, and spelling. The 52-page supplement contains a list of additional words and references from the eleventh century to the mid-fourteenth century. An essential point of reference for any student of old Icelandic, supplement author Sir William A. Craigie stated in 1957 that 'though the dictionary is mainly intended for the old authors, both in prose and poetry, it endeavours to embrace an account of the whole language, old and new'.