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Glossary of Biblical words — 15th century, second half; English

MS. Fairfax 18

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Title

Glossary of Biblical words — 15th century, second half; English

Shelfmark

MS. Fairfax 18

Date

15th century, second half

Language

Latin

Contents

Glossary of Biblical words

Form

codex

Support

paper

Decoration

Miniature (coloured drawing) on the inner cover on woven material. Later scribbles.

Binding

16th-cent. white parchment.

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Title

Interpretations of obscure words in the Bible

Shelfmark

MS. Fairfax 18

Date

Written in the 15th century in England

Language

Latin

Physical facet

On paper, binding, 16th-cent. white parchment

Physical extent

76 Leaves

Custodial history

Interpretations of obscure words in the Bible, beg. 'Briht [i.e. bresith] hebraice. Genesis grece. Generacio latine. Abissus id est profunditas aquarum'. The printed matter following this work is no. 9786 in Proctor's Index to Incunabula.

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Fairfax Manuscripts

Interpretations of obscure words in the Bible

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