previous next
glossa , ae, f., = γλῶσσα,
I.an obsolete or foreign word that requires explanation; for the usual glossema, Aus. Ep. 127 (in Quint. 1, 1, 35, written as Greek).—Hence, glossae , a term applied to collections of such words with explanations: “tesca aiunt sancta esse, Qui glossas scripserunt,Varr. L. L. 7, § 10 Müll; cf. glossema.
hide Dictionary Entry Lookup
Use this tool to search for dictionary entries in all lexica.
Search for in
hide References (1 total)
  • Cross-references in general dictionaries from this page (1):
    • Quintilian, Institutio Oratoria, Book 1, 1.35
hide Display Preferences
Greek Display:
Arabic Display:
View by Default:
Browse Bar: