On the reliability of Larramendi’s evidence

In this article, the analysis of sources Manuel de Larramendi’s (1690-1766) grammar and dictionary reveals importance his work asserts that they are necessary tools to better understand history Basque language. First, we will offer an overview reception works from 18th century 20th (§ 1), in order show end 19th onwards vascologists highlighted their apologetic aspect downplayed significance as first printed linguistic tools, just opposite what had happened previously. We go on evaluate reliability richness Diccionario Trilingüe (DT, 1745) with a sample 2) large number words oral language collected by Larramendi, semantic fields concentrated and, ultimately, relevance means attesting variants, dating them. As paper presents results approach (1729), seek establish Labourdin writers Etxeberri Ziburu (1627, 1630) Haranburu (1635) some them, perhaps also Axular (1643), all them known dictionary. Finally, regarding Biscayan dialect, data shows that, although verb forms may have been taken Capanaga's catechism (1656), others coined Larramendi analogically paradigms Guipuzcoan dialect.