Download or read book English Dictionaries, 800-1700 written by Werner H?llen and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores the topical, i.e. non-alphabetical, word-lists which appeared between the beginnings of written culture and 1700. A form of early dictionary, these lists provide evidence on cultural history and linguistic development.