Queen Anna's New World of Words; or, Dictionarie of the Italian and English Tongues

John Florio (1553–1625), a linguist, lexicographer, and noted teacher of the Italian language, remains a celebrated figure primarily for his contributions to English translations of Italian works and his advancements in English lexicography. Born in London to Italian Protestant refugees, Florio grew up bilingual, which facilitated his later efforts in creating comprehensive language dictionaries. ...