Notae Latinae
An Account of Abbreviation in Latin MSS. of the Early Minuscule Period (c. 700–850)

Originally published in 1915, this book presents an account of the use of abbreviations in Latin manuscripts of the early Minuscule period.

W. M. Lindsay (Author)

9781107637511, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 10 October 2013

526 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 3 cm, 0.77 kg

Originally published in 1915, this book presents an account of the use of abbreviations in Latin manuscripts of the early Minuscule period (circa 700–850 AD). Lindsay provides statistics on the actual use of symbols as abbreviations and lists of the 'notae' discussed, divided into their usage in sacred, legal or secular manuscripts. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in palaeography or medieval Latin.

1. Notae communes
2. Nomina sacra
3. Notae juris, capricious abbreviation
Appendix. List of MSS. used
Table of symbols.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]