In Albanian literary history, who compiled the first Latin-Albanian dictionary (Dictionarium latino-epiroticum) in Rome in 1635?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Frang Bardhi
- Step 1: Frang Bardhi published the 1635 dictionary to aid clergy and preserve the Albanian lexicon. Answer: Frang Bardhi. Why not the others: Pal Engjëlli recorded the 1462 baptismal formula.
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