Specialized Dictionaries for Genealogists
When you're reading an old document, you'll often find words which are no longer in use, or whose meanings have changed. Find the meaning of that old word, whether it's an archaic occupation or an unusual law term, in these specialized glossaries and dictionaries.
Glossary of Old Occupations & Trades
If you found your ancestor named as a ripper, seinter, hosteler, sperviter, dobber, or pettifogger, would you know what it meant? This free glossary of old occupations explains the function of hundreds of old occupations, trades, and job titles.
If you found your ancestor named as a ripper, seinter, hosteler, sperviter, dobber, or pettifogger, would you know what it meant? This free glossary of old occupations explains the function of hundreds of old occupations, trades, and job titles.
Antiquus Morbus
A collection of archaic medical terms and their old and modern definitions.
A collection of archaic medical terms and their old and modern definitions.
A to Zax Comprehensive Dictionary for Genealogists & Historians
This is probably the most well-known and comprehensive dictionary of unusual and archaic terms commonly encountered by genealogists, and a book that all family historians should have on their bookshelf.
This is probably the most well-known and comprehensive dictionary of unusual and archaic terms commonly encountered by genealogists, and a book that all family historians should have on their bookshelf.
Abbreviations & Acronyms: A Guide for Family Historians
Compiler Kip Sperry presents an exceptionally detailed list of meanings for abbreviations, contractions and acronyms for genealogists, covering both those commonly used in the genealogy community, and those found in original records and printed sources.
Compiler Kip Sperry presents an exceptionally detailed list of meanings for abbreviations, contractions and acronyms for genealogists, covering both those commonly used in the genealogy community, and those found in original records and printed sources.
Black's Law Dictionary
First written in 1891, Black's Law Dictionary The older editions are best for genealogical purposes because they contain older, archaic terms that have since fallen into disuse. Great for understanding the basic legal terms that you find in old deed and court cases. The 1891 and 1910 editions are also available on CD-ROM from Archive CD Books USA.
First written in 1891, Black's Law Dictionary The older editions are best for genealogical purposes because they contain older, archaic terms that have since fallen into disuse. Great for understanding the basic legal terms that you find in old deed and court cases. The 1891 and 1910 editions are also available on CD-ROM from Archive CD Books USA.
Old Genealogy Terms
Legal and historical terms commonly encountered in genealogy research, along with their meanings.
Legal and historical terms commonly encountered in genealogy research, along with their meanings.