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Dictionary Of Old Italian To Go Online
The word "elevator" was first defined in a 14th century translation of the Bible as "One who gets on and off a horse or carriage." This is one of the many fascinating tidbits that can be found in Italy's first online dictionary dedicated to word meanings used in the time of Dante. About 18 million words and all of their secrets can now be easily accessed by students and researchers. The Italian Vocabulary Institute of the National Research Council (CNR) has announced that it is putting 20 years worth of research on the web. The online dictionary was made possible because of a study begun in the 1960s by the Crusca Academy and the CNR.
To be found at: Home page dell'OVI www.csovi.fi.cnr.it
CNR RESEARCH CENTRES IN FLORENCE
CNR Florence Research Area
via Panciatichi 56/19 - 50127 Firenze -
Tel +39-55-4223861 Fax +39-55-4223783
area@fi.cnr.it - w3.fi.cnr.it
Research Centre of the Opus of the Italian Vocabulary
c/o Accademia della Crusca
Via di Castello, 46 - 50141 Firenze
Tel. +39-55 452841 - Fax +39-55 4250678
Direttore: Pietro Beltrami
www.csovi.fi.cnr.it

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