Varia II: a possible internal source for Scottish Gaelic plural -an

Ó Maolalaigh, R. (2003) Varia II: a possible internal source for Scottish Gaelic plural -an. Eriu, 53, pp. 157-161.

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Abstract

Suggests ScG pl. <i>-an</i> may derive from pl. form <i>-ána</i> of diminutives, based on realisations with final 'geminate' <i>n</i>.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:O Maolalaigh, Professor Roibeard
Authors: Ó Maolalaigh, R.
Subjects:P Language and Literature > PB Modern European Languages > PB1501 Scottish Gaelic Language
P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Celtic and Gaelic
Journal Name:Eriu
Publisher:Royal Irish Academy
ISSN:0332-0758
ISSN (Online):2009-0056

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