The “master carpenter” of diachronic lexicography and his “woodchips” (Igor Němec and the Old Czech Dictionary) Cover Image

Mistr tesař diachronní lexikografie (Igor Němec a Staročeský slovník)
The “master carpenter” of diachronic lexicography and his “woodchips” (Igor Němec and the Old Czech Dictionary)

Author(s): Petr Nejedlý
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: AV ČR - Akademie věd České republiky - Ústav pro jazyk český
Keywords: diachronic lexicography; lexicological analysis; Old Czech Dictionary; Igor Němec

Summary/Abstract: The article describes factors contributing to diachronic lexicographical analysis. These factors are shown using examples of revisions made by Igor Němec (1924–2005), the editor-in-chief of the Old Czech Dictionary (Staročeský slovník), in the drafts of several entries.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 1-10
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Czech