Re: Old Norse (was Re: New to the list)

On Sun, 18 Jun 2000, Anthony M. Miles wrote:

> 4. I+you = we, inclusive #1
> 7. I+you+he= we,inclusive #2
Well, the Valdyan _inini_ "you and I" is purely a dual form, which
excludes #7 regardless of whether it's "I and you and he" or "I and
y'all".

There are no separate forms for any other kind of "we" consisting of
more than two people.

The normal dual "we" _ini_ is not exclusively exclusive, because it
means "I and someone", that is a "you" or a "s/he". The inclusive form
is only used for emphasis.

   Irina

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