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Author:
Joseph Wright

e-Sword Version:
9.x - 10.x

Tab Name:
GotLex

A Gothic-English lexicon is a specialized lexical resource that catalogs and compares words from the Gothic language, an East Germanic language spoken by the Goths during the early centuries of the Common Era, with their equivalents in English. Such a lexicon aims to facilitate the study of the Gothic language, its vocabulary, etymology, and its relationship to other Germanic languages, particularly English.

Key features of a Gothic-English lexicon include:

Vocabulary Entries: Each entry typically provides the Gothic word, its English equivalent, and sometimes additional information such as pronunciation, grammatical details, and usage examples.
Etymological Information: Insights into the origins of words, derivations, and how Gothic words relate to other Germanic roots.
Historical and Cultural Context: Annotations that explain how certain words reflect Gothic culture, religion, or history.
Comparative Analysis: The lexicon may highlight cognates and linguistic shifts between Gothic and Old English or modern English.
Significance:

Linguistic Research: Helps linguists understand the development of Germanic languages and the relationships between Gothic and other languages.
Historical Insights: Offers clues about Gothic society, beliefs, and interactions with other cultures.
Reconstruction of Gothic: Assists in reconstructing aspects of the Gothic language, which is largely attested through a limited corpus, primarily the Bible translation by Ulfilas.

The primary source for Gothic vocabulary is the translation of the Bible by Ulfilas.
Academic compilations like "A Gothic Etymological Dictionary" or scholarly articles provide expanded lexicons.
Digital databases and linguistic projects may offer searchable Gothic-English word lists.
If you're interested in exploring Gothic vocabulary further, these resources can provide detailed and authoritative lexicons to aid your study.

Ulfilas: