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Delphin Classics — The Delphin Classics was an edition of the Latin classics, intended to be comprehensive, which was originally created in the 17th century. The 25 volumes were created in the 1670s for the Louis, le Grand Dauphin, heir of Louis XIV (Delphin is the … Wikipedia
DELPHIN CLASSICS — an edition of the Greek and Roman classics, edited by Bossuet and Huet, assisted by thirty nine scholars, for the use of the dauphin of Louis XIV.; of little use now … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Delphin — Del phin, Delphine Del phine, a. [See {Dauphin}.] Pertaining to the dauphin of France; as, the Delphin classics, an edition of the Latin classics, prepared in the reign of Louis XIV., for the use of the dauphin (in usum Delphini). [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Delphin (disambiguation) — The Delphin was a German midget submarine created during World War II. Delphin may also refer to: Delphin Classics, a large edition of the Latin classics Dornier Delphin, a 1920s German single engined commercial flying boat People with the given… … Wikipedia
delphin — ˈdelfə̇n adjective Usage: capitalized Etymology: from the Delphin classics; Delphin from Medieval Latin delphinus dauphin, from Middle French dalphin; from the words in usum Serenissimi Delphini “for the use of the most serene Dauphin” inscribed… … Useful english dictionary
Delphine — Delphin Del phin, Delphine Del phine, a. [See {Dauphin}.] Pertaining to the dauphin of France; as, the Delphin classics, an edition of the Latin classics, prepared in the reign of Louis XIV., for the use of the dauphin (in usum Delphini). [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pierre Daniel Huet — (February 8, 1630 – January 26, 1721) was a French churchman and scholar, editor of the Delphin Classics, founder of the Academie du Physique in Caen (1662 1672) and Bishop of Soissons from 1685 to 1689 and afterwards of Avranches. Contents 1… … Wikipedia
classical scholarship — Introduction the study, in all its aspects, of ancient Greece (ancient Greek civilization) and Rome (ancient Rome). In continental Europe the field is known as “classical philology,” but the use, in some circles, of “philology” to denote… … Universalium
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet — (September 27, 1627 April 12, 1704) was a French bishop and theologian, renowned for his sermons and other addresses. He has been considered by many to be one of the most brilliant orators of all time and a masterly French stylist.Court preacher… … Wikipedia
Louis, Dauphin of France (1661–1711) — Infobox French Royalty|prince name = Prince Louis title = Dauphin of Viennois caption = Louis de France, son of Louis XIV, nicknamed Le Grand Dauphin known at court as Monseigneur. date of birth = birth date|1661|11|1 date of death = death date… … Wikipedia
