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The article deals with conclusions resulting from the preparation of “The etymological dictionary of Silesian geographical names”. The author presents several problems, i.e. the history of dictionary, its theoretical and substantial concept, the apprehension of dictionary among the researchers, and the idea of new, electronic project that is based on former, i.e. traditional printed version. The overt...
In this paper we discuss features of the corpus of Polish medieval Latin texts (1000-1500), which is due to be delivered in its first version by the end of 2016. In the first part, the main characteristics of the corpus in question are specified and the criteria of text selection are explained. Next, we examine work flow that has been set up in corpus creation process. Finally, we point out the major...
In Polish 16th century texts, descriptions of behaviours that were considered indecent or objectionable took up varying forms. Within a certain group of texts, such notions as fornication, prostitution, pimping or misbegotten children were referred to in the most straightforward manner, using literal utterances or clear-cut, frequently vulgar, expressions. From time to time, however, lack of acceptance...