Encyclopedia - Online Dictionary. Smith, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. Medieval Names Archive. This collection of articles on medieval and Renaissance names is intended to help historical re-creators to choose authentic names.
These articles were gathered from various places, and some of them appear elsewhere. In all cases, the copyright on each article belongs to its authors. For frequent users, we offer a compact index; but please read the following introduction at least once. What's New Choosing a Medieval Name Choosing a medieval name is easy: Open any book on any aspect of medieval history, and there will be some names. To be honest, it isn't that easy. at least not if you truly want an authentic name. Good and Bad Sources It's also easy to get led astray by bad sources. Many people in the Society have written articles to help you choose an authentic name. The Problem Names Project Some names that many people think of as common to the Middle Ages or Renaissance are either purely modern or otherwise problematic.
You can help! Table of Contents Personal Names in Specific Cultures. Compendium of Lost Words. Compendium of Lost Words Welcome to the Compendium of Lost Words, a component of The Phrontistery.
The Compendium lists over 400 of the rarest modern English words - in fact, ones that have been entirely absent from the Internet, including all online dictionaries, until now. By revealing the existence of these words online, I do not necessarily promote their revival, but I do encourage an appreciation of the flexibility of English vocabulary. In theory, the Compendium will be the only web page on which each of these words occurs in its proper English context.
Click on a link below to take you to the four main Compendium pages, organized alphabetically by word, or on the links for more information about the site. What is a Lost Word? Frequently Asked Questions. More Words - Search Dictionary - Word Games Crosswords and Anagr. Banned Books Online. Presents Welcome to this special exhibit of books that have been the objects of censorship or censorship attempts.
The books featured here, ranging from Ulysses to Little Red Riding Hood, have been selected from the indexes of The Online Books Page. (See that page for more than 2 million more online books!) This page is a work in progress, and more works may be added to this page over time. Please inform onlinebooks@pobox.upenn.edu of any new material that can be included here.
Books Suppressed or Censored by Legal Authorities Ulysses by James Joyce was selected by the Modern Library as the best novel of the 20th century, and has received wide praise from other literature scholars, including those who have defended online censorship. In 1930, U.S. John Cleland's Fanny Hill (also known as Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure) has been frequently suppressed since its initial publication in 1749. OfficeSlang.com - Funny Office Slang. OneLook Dictionary Search. Behind the Name - the Etymology and History of First Names. Latin Dictionary and Grammar Aid. Latin Dictionary. BuzzWhack: The Buzzword Compliant Dictionary.