Remarks on the palatalization of velars in Old Frisian

Authors

  • Luka Repanšek

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3986/jz.v17i2.2383

Keywords:

Old Frisian, Old English, palatalization

Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive account of Old Frisian palatalization of the inherited velars *k, *g, and *γ. In addition, it addresses the specific problem of the frequent failure of velars to palatalize.

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Published

2015-07-28

How to Cite

Repanšek, L. (2015). Remarks on the palatalization of velars in Old Frisian. Jezikoslovni Zapiski, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.3986/jz.v17i2.2383