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Re: English without Normans (was Re: open/closed syllables)

From:Adam Walker <dreamertwo@...>
Date:Sunday, March 11, 2001, 4:52
>From: David Stokes <dstokes@...> >Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 02:17:06 -0500
>Well my language is not very far along yet. But I know I want to >emphasize the strong verbs and the vowel mutations in nouns. You know -- >the stuff thats a headache for Modern English speakers. I was thinking >that the nominal endings could get worn down and the vowel mutation >patterns could expand to take their place. Mouse - mice, goose - geese >as the standard plural paradigms, what fun. > >David
And pretty soon you'd end up with foxen in your hen hice! Adam _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com