Palatal Diphthongization Of Stem Vowels In The Old English Dialects (1903)

By Clarence E. Child

Book Overview

Palatal Diphthongization Of Stem Vowels In The Old English Dialects is a book written by Clarence Griffin Child and published in 1903. The book explores the linguistic phenomenon of palatal diphthongization in Old English dialects, which refers to the process by which certain vowel sounds were modified by the influence of palatal consonants. Child examines the historical development of palatal diphthongization and its effects on the pronunciation and spelling of Old English words. The book contains detailed analyses of numerous examples from Old English texts, as well as tables and charts to illustrate the patterns and variations of palatal diphthongization across different dialects. Palatal Diphthongization Of Stem Vowels In The Old English Dialects is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Old English language and linguistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437050093
• ISBN13: 9781437050097
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"