This volume brings together fifteen articles exploring the linguistic and literary foundations of lexicography and lexicology. Topics explored here include a di

The original studies in this volume provide new insights into the history of medical discourse across centuries in both professional and lay texts. The central

In order to guarantee open access and full searchability, research in historical lexicography and lexicology must follow the same directions as the evolution of

Language is magic. This magic happens when new ideas come to our minds or when we come across notions which are new to us, i.e. when we use language productivel

Webs of Words: New Studies in Historical Lexicology brings together ten papers on aspects of the history of words and vocabulary, which address aspects of Chine