derivational affixes & phrases

[Tom Hukari]

I am looking for literature on apparent morphology/syntax mismatches
where derivational affixes combine with phrases.

In some Coast Salish languages prefixal verbs combine with N' (to
form verbs). In Halkomelem, we get constructions such as

  vbl.pref+ADJ  N

(e.g.,  vbl.prefix+white  wool =  have white wool)

The prefix appears on the ostensible modifier rather than the head
noun. We do not have evidence of ADJ+N compounds.

Tom
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