Lexical Transfer from Marshallese to Mokilese: a Case of Intra-micronesian Borrowing
Rehg, Kenneth L.; Bender, Byron W. (1990). "Lexical Transfer from Marshallese to Mokilese: a Case of Intra-micronesian Borrowing". Oceanic Linguistics. 29 (1): 1. doi:10.2307/3623202. ISSN 0029-8115.
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Abstract: “Lexical Transfer from Marshallese to Mokilese: a Case of Intra-micronesian Borrowing” explores the linguistic evidence of contact between the Marshallese and Mokilese peoples. It focuses on the borrowing of lexical items from Marshallese to Mokilese, identifying loanwords based on intersecting phonological, morphological, semantic, and distributional criteria. The study describes how extensive interactions with the Marshallese have significantly impacted Mokilese culture.
The research involves a rigorous analysis of Mokilese forms, categorized into profiles based on how they align with established criteria for identifying loanwords. Of the 202 items evaluated for potential loans, it was found that 70 (35%) were supported by phonological or morphological evidence, 97 (48%) by semantic and distributional evidence, and 35 (17%) by distributional evidence alone. The study places these findings in the context of larger historical accounts and oral traditions that highlight the historical contact between these communities.
Additionally, the document outlines the methodologies used to reconstruct Proto-Micronesian etymologies and acknowledges the complexity of fully delineating the intertwined linguistic and cultural histories of the region.
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