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The Norse Origin of OE afol/ME afell: Is Evidence Strong Enough?

Authors :
Pons-Sanz, Sara M.
Source :
English Language Notes. Dec2005, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p1-8. 8p.
Publication Year :
2005

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