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Dr Richard Ashdowne is a Stipendiary Lecturer in Linguistics at Merton College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on Latin and Romance languages, particularly lexical semantics, pragmatics, and medieval Latin lexicography. He previously spent six years as a lexicographer of British medieval Latin and advises the Anglo-Norman Dictionary project. His work bridges classical and medieval language studies, emphasizing the relationship between Latin and other languages in medieval Britain.
- Roles: Teaching undergraduate linguistics/classical languages, lexicography, advisory roles.
- Key Research: Medieval Latin semantics, language evolution, and interdisciplinary connections between Latin and English vocabulary.
Publications span lexicography, medieval Latin analysis, and pedagogical innovations. His writing often explores how medieval Latin texts preserve early English vocabulary and contextual language use. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but his contributions to medieval language studies are notable.
Advising and grants are not detailed in the text. He is affiliated with Merton College and contributes to collaborative projects like the Dictionary of Medieval Latin from British Sources.
