Een Bloemhof

Een Bloemhof [ən ˈblumɦɔf] is a dictionary published in 1668 and written by Adriaan Koerbagh under the pseudonym Vreederijk Waarmond. Its full title was Een Bloemhof van allerley Lieflijkheyd sonder verdriet (A Flower Garden of All Kinds of Loveliness without Sorrow). The book sparked controversy in Amsterdam because of its articles defining political and religious terms, even though they comprise only a small portion of the overall dictionary. The book also offers laymen explanations for technical jargon and foreign terms, covering topics such as medicine and law.

Een Bloemhof

Een Bloemhof [ən ˈblumɦɔf] is a dictionary published in 1668 and written by Adriaan Koerbagh under the pseudonym Vreederijk Waarmond. Its full title was Een Bloemhof van allerley Lieflijkheyd sonder verdriet (A Flower Garden of All Kinds of Loveliness without Sorrow). The book sparked controversy in Amsterdam because of its articles defining political and religious terms, even though they comprise only a small portion of the overall dictionary. The book also offers laymen explanations for technical jargon and foreign terms, covering topics such as medicine and law.