An Aslian origin for the word gibbon
This article examines the etymology of the word gibbon, which is not yet clear. The article presents a phonemic analysis using the ALINE algorithm which suggests that the root word is Northern Aslian kbɔɲ, used by Menraq communities in the heart of Peninsular Malaysia. This article reviews morpholog...
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| Main Author: | Teckwyn Lim |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/lexis/4291 |
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