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The Norse Origin of OE afol/ME afell: Is Evidence Strong Enough?
- Source :
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English Language Notes . Dec2005, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p1-8. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- This article presents the author's discussion of the Norse origin of the terms OE afol and ME afell. Association of the rejection of uncommon vocabulary with Saxonisms is presented. He discusses Middle English Syllable Lengthening. He also mentions the interaction between Old English and Old Norse speakers.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00138282
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- English Language Notes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19448753
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1215/00138282-43.2.1