Excerpt from The French "Inchoative" Suffix -Iss and the French -Ir Conjugation in Middle English: Inaugural-Dissertation
The material for this work was collected from monuments published before the summer of 1907. The attempt to determine the dialects of the' different monuments likewise rests upon publications which appeared before the time mentioned.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of the French prefix -iss in Old and Middle English. The author traces its roots from Old French and examines its various functions and spellings, offering new insights into a linguistic phenomenon that has puzzled scholars for centuries. The research explores how -iss evolved from a Latin construction indicating agency, examining its use in both nominal and verbal contexts and the phonetic processes that shaped its development. By uncovering the intricacies of -iss, this book enriches our understanding of the interconnectedness of language evolution and adds to our knowledge of the linguistic interchange between French and English during the medieval period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333466558_0
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