Excerpt from A Grammar of the Dialect of Windhill, in the West Riding of Yorkshire
The dialect belongs to the Eastern North Midland group, which embraces the whole Of South Yorkshire. Dr. Ellis (eepr. V. P. 364) distinguishes nine varieties: The Western group containing var. I. Huddersfield and var. 2. Halifax. The North Central group containing var. 3. Keighley, var. 4. Bradford, var. 5. Leeds, var. 6. Dewsbury. The South Central group containing var. 7. Rotherham and var. 8. Sheffield. The Eastern group containing var. 9. Doncaster and the Eastern slip. Of these nine varieties the Windbill dialect is most closely related to numbers 3. 4. 5.
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Excerpt from A Grammar of the Dialect of Windhill, in the West Riding of Yorkshire
The dialect belongs to the Eastern North Midland group, which embraces the whole Of South Yorkshire. Dr. Ellis (eepr. V. P. 364) distinguishes nine varieties: The Western group containing var. I. Huddersfield and var. 2. Halifax. The North Central group containing var. 3. Keighley, var. 4. Bradford, var. 5. Leeds, var. 6. Dewsbury. The South Central group containing var. 7. Rotherham and var. 8. Sheffield. The Eastern group containing var. 9. Doncaster and the Eastern slip.
Of these nine varieties the Windbill dialect is most closely related to numbers 3. 4. 5.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Yorkshire dialects, specifically focusing on the intricacies of pronunciation and word formation in the Windhill dialect. The author meticulously compares dialectal words with their counterparts in Old and Middle English, as well as French, to trace their historical development and evolution. Through comprehensive lists and insightful analysis, the book sheds light on how pronunciation has changed over time, highlighting unique features like vowel sounds that have merged in standard English but remain distinct in the dialect. The exploration extends to the influence of French on the dialect, showcasing the interplay between languages and their impact on local speech patterns. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how dialects preserve linguistic history, offering valuable insights into the development of the English language. By examining the Windhill dialect, this book illuminates the rich tapestry of language variation and the enduring legacy of local speech traditions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330539927_0
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