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The Latin Epiriote Dictionary ( Latin: Dictionarium Latino-Epiroticum) is among the earliest known dictionaries of the Albanian language. [1] It was compiled by Frang Bardhi, an Albanian Catholic bishop, lexicographer, and writer, and was published in 1635.

The Latin Epiriote Dictionary consists of Latin definitions for Albanian words, providing a valuable resource for scholars and linguists interested in the early development of the Albanian language. The dictionary covers a wide range of words, including everyday life, religion, and culture.

Frang Bardhi's Latin Epiriote Dictionary played a critical role in preserving and standardizing the Albanian language during a time when it faced challenges from foreign influences. By providing Latin definitions for Albanian words, the dictionary helped to establish a written form of the language and contributed to its cultural and linguistic identity.

The Latin Epiriote Dictionary remains an important historical document in the study of the Albanian language ( Albanology) and its development.

Latin Epiriote Dictionary

References

  1. ^ Early Albania by Elsie Robert, 2003 p.178 "Bardhi is remembered as the author of the first Albanian dictionary"