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PermalinkYes, there are several historical thesauri published in various
languages. Here are a few notable examples:
1. Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG)
Language: Ancient Greek
Description: A comprehensive database that catalogs Greek literature
from antiquity to the Byzantine period, organized by themes and
concepts.
2. Deutsches Wörterbuch
Language: German
Description: Created by the Brothers Grimm, this historical dictionary
also functions as a thesaurus by providing synonyms and exploring the
evolution of German words.
3. Dictionnaire historique de la langue française
Language: French
Description: A historical dictionary that includes synonyms and
variations of French words throughout history.
4. Diccionario de la lengua española (DLE)
Language: Spanish
Description: While primarily a dictionary, it includes etymological
information and synonyms, serving as a resource for understanding
historical usage.
5. Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
Language: German
Description: This historical dictionary includes information on the
usage and evolution of German words, often providing synonyms and
related terms.
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Example
Category: Nature
Subcategory: Plants
_________________________Word: "Tree"
Old English: "treow" (used in early medieval texts)
Middle English: "tre" (seen in literature from the 12th century)
Modern Usage: "tree" (current usage)
Synonyms:
"Sapling" (young tree)
"Timber" (wood from trees, mainly used in construction)
_____________________Word: "Flower"
Old English: "blōwre" (mentioned in texts from the 9th century)
Middle English: "flour" (common in poetry from the 14th century)
Modern Usage: "flower" (still in use)
Synonyms:
"Blossom" (refers to the flowering part of a plant)
"Floret" (small flower or cluster of flowers)