Ladino-English/English-Ladino Concise Dictionary

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 06/01/1999
ISBN: 9780781806589
Pages: 612
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.20d