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Few people in Scotland would know who you meant by Maria Stuart. To us she's Mary, Queen of Scots.fresh_42 said:
The English word that hasn't changed sound or meaning in millenia
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The word "lox," which refers to smoked salmon, has maintained its pronunciation and meaning for approximately 8,000 years, tracing back to Proto-Indo-European roots. Linguist Gregory Guy from New York University highlights this remarkable linguistic continuity. The term "lox" is believed to have been reintroduced into modern English from Yiddish, while its German counterpart "Lachs" shares a similar origin. This discussion also touches on the historical linguistics work of Thomas Young, who established the Indo-European language family by analyzing similarities across 400 languages.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Proto-Indo-European language roots
- Familiarity with Yiddish and its influence on English
- Knowledge of historical linguistics and language evolution
- Basic comprehension of etymology and language borrowing
- Research the etymology of "lox" and its connections to Yiddish and German
- Explore the work of Thomas Young and his contributions to linguistics
- Study the concept of language families, particularly Indo-European
- Investigate the historical usage of "lox" in British and American English
Linguists, language enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of language and etymology will benefit from this discussion.
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