Nigel Holmes
@nigelholmes.bsky.social
Lexicographer at the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae
A quick warning, in case there's anyone like me with dual citizenship planning to get an ETA to travel to Britain. They don't seem to allow that. Here's what the government website (www.gov.uk/eta/when-not...) says:
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A quick warning, in case there's anyone like me with dual citizenship planning to get an ETA to travel to Britain. They don't seem to allow that. Here's what the government website (www.gov.uk/eta/when-not...) says:
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Prof. Eleanor Dickey was interviewed by @thesaurosaur.bsky.social about Latin Loanwords in Ancient Greek for the TLL Podcast. Check it out below:
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yqpx8...
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yqpx8...
14 INTERVIEW with Eleanor Dickey
Adam Gitner (TLL Lexicographer) interviews Prof. Eleanor Dickey (Reading) about her recent book Latin Loanwords in Ancient Greek: A Lexicon and Analysis. Several Latin words are discussed, including a...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Prof. Eleanor Dickey was interviewed by @thesaurosaur.bsky.social about Latin Loanwords in Ancient Greek for the TLL Podcast. Check it out below:
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yqpx8...
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yqpx8...
The Thesaurus linguae Latinae podcasts are mostly about Latin words, and mostly in English. But the latest episode is in German, an interview by Swaantje Otto with Marcus Deufert, mostly about the TLL, but also a little about his work on a new edition of Roman comic fragments: tllpod.podbean.com
TLL Podcast: Ut silvae foliis | TLLCollegium
Latin lexicography for your ear: short descriptions of long-lived Latin words.
tllpod.podbean.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The Thesaurus linguae Latinae podcasts are mostly about Latin words, and mostly in English. But the latest episode is in German, an interview by Swaantje Otto with Marcus Deufert, mostly about the TLL, but also a little about his work on a new edition of Roman comic fragments: tllpod.podbean.com
The Thesaurus linguae Latinae has a very intermittent podcast (including a talk by me on "pharus"). The latest entry is by Charles McNamara on "proficio": tllpod.podbean.com
TLL Podcast: Ut silvae foliis | TLLCollegium
Latin lexicography for your ear: short descriptions of long-lived Latin words.
tllpod.podbean.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The Thesaurus linguae Latinae has a very intermittent podcast (including a talk by me on "pharus"). The latest entry is by Charles McNamara on "proficio": tllpod.podbean.com
The latest installment of the Thesaurus linguae Latinae is finally in print. From "reus" to "robustus".
August 29, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The latest installment of the Thesaurus linguae Latinae is finally in print. From "reus" to "robustus".
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In recent months, a significant amount of time has been devoted to our database of employees of the MGH since their founding in 1819. We are currently focused on documenting the genesis of our editions. All MGH editors will be included shortly. Have a look!
data.mgh.de/databases/mg...
data.mgh.de/databases/mg...
August 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
In recent months, a significant amount of time has been devoted to our database of employees of the MGH since their founding in 1819. We are currently focused on documenting the genesis of our editions. All MGH editors will be included shortly. Have a look!
data.mgh.de/databases/mg...
data.mgh.de/databases/mg...
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#Video - Aus unserer Mediathek: Der Thesaurus linguae Latinae (TLL) ist das maßgebliche #Wörterbuch des antiken Lateins. So wird dort gearbeitet:
#Latein #Lexikon #Grundlagenforschung #Akademienprogramm
#Latein #Lexikon #Grundlagenforschung #Akademienprogramm
Aus unserer Forschung: Der Thesaurus linguae Latinae
Der Thesaurus linguae Latinae ist das maßgebliche Wörterbuch des antiken Lateins: Als einziges Lexikon bezieht der Thesaurus alle überlieferten Texte bis ca. 600 n. Chr. ein, umfasst also einen Zeitra...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#Video - Aus unserer Mediathek: Der Thesaurus linguae Latinae (TLL) ist das maßgebliche #Wörterbuch des antiken Lateins. So wird dort gearbeitet:
#Latein #Lexikon #Grundlagenforschung #Akademienprogramm
#Latein #Lexikon #Grundlagenforschung #Akademienprogramm
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Gerade findet in der BAdW die internationale TLL Summer School in Latin Lexicography statt, mit Forschenden in verschiedenen Karrierestufen, deren Arbeit sich mit dem lateinischen Wortschatz der #Antike befasst: thesaurus.badw.de/summerschool...
Fotos: @wolf-bild.bsky.social / BAdW
#Latein
Fotos: @wolf-bild.bsky.social / BAdW
#Latein
July 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Gerade findet in der BAdW die internationale TLL Summer School in Latin Lexicography statt, mit Forschenden in verschiedenen Karrierestufen, deren Arbeit sich mit dem lateinischen Wortschatz der #Antike befasst: thesaurus.badw.de/summerschool...
Fotos: @wolf-bild.bsky.social / BAdW
#Latein
Fotos: @wolf-bild.bsky.social / BAdW
#Latein
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Digital Classicist Seminar Berlin. Call for Papers 2025/26
digital-classicist.bbaw.de/cfp
#DigiClass #DigitalHumanities #AncientSky
digital-classicist.bbaw.de/cfp
#DigiClass #DigitalHumanities #AncientSky
Call for Papers - Digital Classicist Seminar
BBAW Description.
digital-classicist.bbaw.de
July 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Digital Classicist Seminar Berlin. Call for Papers 2025/26
digital-classicist.bbaw.de/cfp
#DigiClass #DigitalHumanities #AncientSky
digital-classicist.bbaw.de/cfp
#DigiClass #DigitalHumanities #AncientSky
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Call for Papers: Sociolinguistic Variation in Ancient Languages. Towards Third Wave approaches and beyond
Taking place at the University of Cambridge 26-28 March 2026!
Abstract submission deadline on September 15th.
Full call and further information at svalconference.wordpress.com
Taking place at the University of Cambridge 26-28 March 2026!
Abstract submission deadline on September 15th.
Full call and further information at svalconference.wordpress.com
SVAL. Sociolinguistic Variation in Ancient Languages
Towards Third-wave approaches and beyond
svalconference.wordpress.com
June 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Call for Papers: Sociolinguistic Variation in Ancient Languages. Towards Third Wave approaches and beyond
Taking place at the University of Cambridge 26-28 March 2026!
Abstract submission deadline on September 15th.
Full call and further information at svalconference.wordpress.com
Taking place at the University of Cambridge 26-28 March 2026!
Abstract submission deadline on September 15th.
Full call and further information at svalconference.wordpress.com
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www.degruyterbrill.com/journal/key/...
Out now! Special collection of the Journal of Historical Sociolinguistics, ed. by Ezra la Roi and Dalia Pratali Maffei. 🥳
My article on lexical variation between epistula and litterae in the Ciceronian correspondence is available open access 😃
Out now! Special collection of the Journal of Historical Sociolinguistics, ed. by Ezra la Roi and Dalia Pratali Maffei. 🥳
My article on lexical variation between epistula and litterae in the Ciceronian correspondence is available open access 😃
Special collection: Language Change from Above and from Below in Greek and Latin; Guest Editors: Ezra la Roi and Dalia Pratali Maffei
Volume 11, issue 1 of the journal Journal of Historical Sociolinguistics was published in 2025.
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June 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Out now! Special collection of the Journal of Historical Sociolinguistics, ed. by Ezra la Roi and Dalia Pratali Maffei. 🥳
My article on lexical variation between epistula and litterae in the Ciceronian correspondence is available open access 😃
Out now! Special collection of the Journal of Historical Sociolinguistics, ed. by Ezra la Roi and Dalia Pratali Maffei. 🥳
My article on lexical variation between epistula and litterae in the Ciceronian correspondence is available open access 😃
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🎶Ein besonderer Flügel an der LMU: Gebaut von Beethovens Freundin Nanette Streicher, klingt er wie ein ganzes Orchester. Musikwiss. Hartmut Schick spricht mit @lmumuenchen.bsky.social über seine Bedeutung. Prof. Schick leitet das BAdW-Projekt "Richard-Strauss-Gesamtausgabe" tinyurl.com/5n8hptx6
Historischer Flügel: „Man wird fast ein bisschen süchtig nach diesem Klang”
Ein Instrument für besondere Konzerte an der LMU: Der Flügel, gebaut von Beethovens Freundin Nanette Streicher, klingt, als würde man ein ganzes Orchester hören. Im Interview spricht Musikwissenschaft...
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May 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
🎶Ein besonderer Flügel an der LMU: Gebaut von Beethovens Freundin Nanette Streicher, klingt er wie ein ganzes Orchester. Musikwiss. Hartmut Schick spricht mit @lmumuenchen.bsky.social über seine Bedeutung. Prof. Schick leitet das BAdW-Projekt "Richard-Strauss-Gesamtausgabe" tinyurl.com/5n8hptx6
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New TLL podcast episode with the talented Sólveig Hilmarsdottir on the complexities of Latin FEMVR!
tllpod.podbean.com/e/femvr-solv...
tllpod.podbean.com/e/femvr-solv...
FEMVR: Sólveig Hilmarsdottir | TLL Podcast: Ut silvae foliis
Sólveig Hilmarsdottir (Cambridge University) discusses the complex paradigm of femur (gen. feminis or femoris?), its historical origin, and surprising variation in Latin texts.
To consult the TLL arti...
tllpod.podbean.com
May 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
New TLL podcast episode with the talented Sólveig Hilmarsdottir on the complexities of Latin FEMVR!
tllpod.podbean.com/e/femvr-solv...
tllpod.podbean.com/e/femvr-solv...
Now we see if any American tabloid can match the Bild headline, when Ratzinger was made pope: "Wir sind Papst!"
May 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Now we see if any American tabloid can match the Bild headline, when Ratzinger was made pope: "Wir sind Papst!"
New pope selection coming. I'm rembering a lunch conversation with Catholic colleagues when Cardinal Ratzinger was chosen. This was Munich, and they had strong opinions about him. I said, "There must be something good you can say." Brief, gloomy pause. "He's very old."
April 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
New pope selection coming. I'm rembering a lunch conversation with Catholic colleagues when Cardinal Ratzinger was chosen. This was Munich, and they had strong opinions about him. I said, "There must be something good you can say." Brief, gloomy pause. "He's very old."
Oddly, I thought I had the first of those settings on already, but when I checked, it was off. Could the choice have got lost in some update?
As Bluesky has grown, I've seen a lot of backsliding on alt text. Please try to be considerate to others and include alt text with all of your images. It helps everyone. Indeed, in the "accessibility" setting in Bluesky you can set it to make sure you add alt text, which is a useful thing to do.
March 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Oddly, I thought I had the first of those settings on already, but when I checked, it was off. Could the choice have got lost in some update?
Haiku/hexameter
Vere fugante
nives niveus decor
additur horto.
Vere fugante
nives niveus decor
additur horto.
March 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Haiku/hexameter
Vere fugante
nives niveus decor
additur horto.
Vere fugante
nives niveus decor
additur horto.
A riddle from 1994 (but the answer hasn't changed). I'll post the answer later if nobody guesses.
tempus edax rerum? sed et est, qui tempora mandat.
legibus hic versis post mortem vivit egetque
lustra per omnia adhuc vita, dum crescit in aevum.
tempus edax rerum? sed et est, qui tempora mandat.
legibus hic versis post mortem vivit egetque
lustra per omnia adhuc vita, dum crescit in aevum.
March 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
A riddle from 1994 (but the answer hasn't changed). I'll post the answer later if nobody guesses.
tempus edax rerum? sed et est, qui tempora mandat.
legibus hic versis post mortem vivit egetque
lustra per omnia adhuc vita, dum crescit in aevum.
tempus edax rerum? sed et est, qui tempora mandat.
legibus hic versis post mortem vivit egetque
lustra per omnia adhuc vita, dum crescit in aevum.
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Come work on Latin words with us this summer! Applications due on February 28
Now with a cooler poster 😊
Now with a cooler poster 😊
February 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Come work on Latin words with us this summer! Applications due on February 28
Now with a cooler poster 😊
Now with a cooler poster 😊
1/3
It is no wonder, said the old wise men
Who from Troy’s walls watched Helen walking by,
If for her beauty we endure such pain.
What are our ills to one glance from her eye?
It is no wonder, said the old wise men
Who from Troy’s walls watched Helen walking by,
If for her beauty we endure such pain.
What are our ills to one glance from her eye?
January 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
1/3
It is no wonder, said the old wise men
Who from Troy’s walls watched Helen walking by,
If for her beauty we endure such pain.
What are our ills to one glance from her eye?
It is no wonder, said the old wise men
Who from Troy’s walls watched Helen walking by,
If for her beauty we endure such pain.
What are our ills to one glance from her eye?
Another stretch of the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae (nemo-netura, which came out in print in 2022) is now available in our open access version:
publikationen.badw.de/de/thesaurus...
Highlights include "nemo" and "nempe" by @jschrickx.bsky.social, "neque" by me and "nescio" by Roberta Marchionni.
publikationen.badw.de/de/thesaurus...
Highlights include "nemo" and "nempe" by @jschrickx.bsky.social, "neque" by me and "nescio" by Roberta Marchionni.
BAdW · Thesaurus linguae latinae
publikationen.badw.de
January 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Another stretch of the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae (nemo-netura, which came out in print in 2022) is now available in our open access version:
publikationen.badw.de/de/thesaurus...
Highlights include "nemo" and "nempe" by @jschrickx.bsky.social, "neque" by me and "nescio" by Roberta Marchionni.
publikationen.badw.de/de/thesaurus...
Highlights include "nemo" and "nempe" by @jschrickx.bsky.social, "neque" by me and "nescio" by Roberta Marchionni.
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Come hear me yak about the TLL in all its digital glory on Wednesday in Leipzig! An impressive Digital Classics line-up thanks to MECANO and @monica-berti.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Come hear me yak about the TLL in all its digital glory on Wednesday in Leipzig! An impressive Digital Classics line-up thanks to MECANO and @monica-berti.bsky.social
A new fascicle in the open access version of the Thesaurus linguae latinae: thesaurus.badw.de/tll-digital/...
That brings us up from "renuo" to the start of "repressio". The print version (always a few years ahead) currently reaches to "resurgo".
That brings us up from "renuo" to the start of "repressio". The print version (always a few years ahead) currently reaches to "resurgo".
TLL Open Access: Thesaurus linguae Latinae
'Der Thesaurus linguae Latinae erarbeitet das erste vollständige wissenschaftliche Wörterbuch des antiken Latein von den Anfängen bis 600 n. Chr.'
thesaurus.badw.de
January 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A new fascicle in the open access version of the Thesaurus linguae latinae: thesaurus.badw.de/tll-digital/...
That brings us up from "renuo" to the start of "repressio". The print version (always a few years ahead) currently reaches to "resurgo".
That brings us up from "renuo" to the start of "repressio". The print version (always a few years ahead) currently reaches to "resurgo".