This unique book is the first Ladino dictionary for English speakers! Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, was the language spoken by the Sephardic Jews who settled in the Ottoman Empire after their expulsion from Spain in the 15th century. Definitions include word origins, the cultural context of expressions, and usage, making the book an invaluable reference tool for anyone interested in Romance and Oriental languages and/or Jewish culture.
By:
Elli Kohen, Dahlia Kohen-Gordon Imprint: Hippocrene Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 215mm,
Width: 139mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 357g ISBN:9780781806589 ISBN 10: 0781806585 Pages: 612 Publication Date:07 September 1999 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
