old latin

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Noun old latin has 1 sense

Old Latin - the oldest recorded Latin (dating back at early as the 6th century B.C.)
--₁ is a kind of Latin

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Term: Old Latin

Description: Old Latin refers to the ancient form of the Latin language that was spoken and written during the Roman Republic period (before 75 BC). It is the precursor to Classical Latin, the more standardized and widely recognized form of the language.

Sample sentences:

Inscriptions found on various artifacts provide valuable insights into the grammar and vocabulary of Old Latin.
Old Latin texts played a crucial role in understanding the early development of the Latin language.
The legal documents written in Old Latin reveal the legal practices and customs of the Roman Republic.

Senses and Usages:

Sense: Language.

Usage: Old Latin was spoken by the inhabitants of the Italian Peninsula before the Roman Empire.

Sense: Texts.

Usage: The surviving Old Latin texts offer valuable insights into the history, literature, and culture of ancient Rome.

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