The French "Inchoative" Suffix -Iss and the French -Ir Conjugation in Middle English - Softcover

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9781333466558: The French "Inchoative" Suffix -Iss and the French -Ir Conjugation in Middle English

Synopsis

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.

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