Martha McGinnis: taxonomic phonemics (reply to Dan Everett)

[Martha McGinnis]

> > However, no more postings about 'taxonomic phonemes' will be
> > forwarded until someone defines the term.
>
>Hmm, I am surprised this is a problem (though I also realize that some
>people ask for definitions when they don't think there is one to drive
>home their point subtly).

To clarify, there was no hidden agenda.  I just wanted to make sure
that the discussion is accessible to any list members who haven't
internalized the phonology literature from the 1960s.

Cheers,
Martha


mcginnis at ucalgary.ca