Language Change in the Dictionary of Polish Medieval Latin

Abstract

The paper presents an analysis of lexicographic features which have been employed in the Lexicon Mediae et Infimae Latinitatis Polonorum (Dictionary of Polish Medieval latin) to account for linguistic change. It starts with an outline of the history of Medieval Latin in Poland. Nest, the author focuses on word formation and semantic change as reflected in the dictionary''s macro-and microstructure. Finally, some possible improvements in diachronic data presentation are suggested.