A short introduction of grammar generally to be used. Compiled and set forth for the bringing up of all those that intend to attain to the knowledge of the Latine tongue.

All titles

• A short introduction of grammar generally to be used. Compiled and set forth for the bringing up of all those that intend to attain to the knowledge of the Latine tongue.
• Brevissima institutio seu Ratio grammatices cognoscendæ, ad omnium puerorum utilitatem præscripta

People / Organizations

• William Lily (Author)

Imprint

Cambridge: printed by John Hayes, printer to the University, anno Dom. 1699.

Added name

Colet, John, 1467?-1519. Robertson, Thomas, fl. 1520-1561.

Publication year

1699

ESTC No.

R42573

Grub Street ID

123853

Description

[74], 130, [26] p. : tables ; 8⁰

Note

A compilation of rules for Latin grammar by William Lily, John Colet and Thomas Robertson, with additions by later advisers; commonly called "Lily's grammar." Cf. Allibone, Crit. dict. of English lit.

"Brevissima institutio, seu Ratio grammatices cognoscend¾, ad omnium puerorum utilitatem pr¾scripta:" has a separate dated title page on leaf E5.

With marginal notes.

Includes index.