COMPOUND ADVERBS IN OLD AND MIDDLE ENGLISH
COMPOUND ADVERBS IN OLD AND MIDDLE ENGLISH
Author(s): Violeta M. GavranovićSubject(s): Historical Linguistics
Published by: Универзитет у Нишу
Keywords: compound adverb; word class; corpus; change
Summary/Abstract: Compounding in the English language has been thoroughly researched, and various descriptions and classifications have been proposed in linguistic studies. However, little attention was given to parts of speech other than nouns, adjectives and verbs. This work deals with the diachronic study of compound adverbs found in the Old and Middle English texts of the Helsinki Corpus. The compound adverbs of both periods are described and analysed in terms of their structure and meaning. The research aims at describing the development courses of compound adverbs during the two language periods.
Journal: FACTA UNIVERSITATIS - Linguistics and Literature
- Issue Year: 14/2016
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 63-72
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English