Ladino-English/ English-Ladino Concise Dictionary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780781806589)

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.

Author: Elli Kohen, Dahlia Kohen-Gordon
ISBN-10: 0781806585
ISBN-13: 9780781806589
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Language: English
Published: 06/01/1999
Pages: 612
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.20d