Episode 3 of 3
Inclusion of Profanity and Criticism
- When
- 1818-1847
- Where
- Vienna
The dictionary included swear words at the persuasion of Kopitar and Grimm, leading to sharp criticism.
Opponents attacked the dictionary for its inclusion of profanity, which was added partly due to Jacob Grimm's interest in Serbian swear words. These attacks persisted even after 1847, despite the dictionary's eventual recognition.
Sources
- Srpski rječnik Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-07
- Vienna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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