Lexicalization, polysemy and loanwords in anger: A comparison with non-affective domains in Middle English
This paper compares the Middle English lexis of anger with that of nine non-affective domains. We first investigate lexicalization, polysemy, replacement and retention, and then focus on semantic overlap between French / Latin loanwords in Middle English and their etyma. Results show that anger is m...
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| Main Authors: | Louise Sylvester, Megan Tiddeman |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/lexis/8687 |
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