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Vulgar Minimisers in English and Spanish1

open access: yesTransactions of the Philological Society, EarlyView.
Abstract In this paper, we investigated whether vulgar minimisers form a natural class in English and Spanish by evaluating (i) their similarities and differences with respect to non‐vulgar minimisers and (ii) whether vulgar minimisers are inherently negative in these languages.
Ángel L. Jiménez‐Fernández   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transformational Grammar in Chichewa: Understanding Transformational Rules

open access: yesInternational Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)
This paper examines key transformational rules in Chichewa syntax, emphasising how speakers often produce grammatical sentences in surface structure. Interestingly, as a first language for most Malawians, it is acquired naturally through exposure, Chichewa speakers may produce correct sentences without being consciously aware of the transformational ...
openaire   +1 more source

The Integration of Norse‐Derived Terms in English: Effects of Formal Similarity1

open access: yesTransactions of the Philological Society, EarlyView.
Abstract Language change arising from language contact is a complex phenomenon. Peter Matthews encouraged researchers to consider it as firmly grounded in the behaviour of individual speakers. We apply this perspective to investigate the integration of Norse‐derived terms into medieval English, testing for the effect of their phonetic similarity to ...
Sara M. Pons‐Sanz, Seán Roberts
wiley   +1 more source

Anaesthesia provider perspectives on well-being, work-life balance, and burnout prevention: a qualitative exploration. [PDF]

open access: yesBr J Anaesth
Gasciauskaite G   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

James Platt Junior's Contributions to Old English Grammar1

open access: yesTransactions of the Philological Society, EarlyView.
Abstract In 1883, Henry Sweet took issue with James Platt junior, a 21‐year‐old language enthusiast. At the time, Platt was England's brightest young prospect in Old English linguistic studies. Sweet recognised Platt's talent, but he became convinced that he was also a plagiarist and tried to have him expelled from the Philological Society.
Stephen Laker
wiley   +1 more source

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