Liber de verbo e codice Parisiensi 7491: In search of syntactical metalinguistic terminology

Abstract

The Liber de verbo is a treatise known for its author’s varied use of sources, resulting in a diverse mix of late antique and medieval texts with limited direct impact on syntactical language. While Conduché (2018) identifies many authors referenced, their relevance to syntax varies. This work’s metatheoretical foundation reflects the transition from late Latinity to the Carolingian Renaissance, refining grammatical concepts like the definitions of the verb. Despite its complexity, the Liber de verbo is crucial for studying metalinguistic terminology, adapting or creating terms to describe linguistic features. Analysis of keywords like nuntiatio, servire, regere, andrevelativus illuminates the emergence and evolution of metalinguistic concepts, especially within medieval Latin grammar, highlighting the dynamic nature of grammatical discourse significantly enriched by the Liber de verbo