22.1423, LINGUIST's: Greatest Aim Is to Contribute to the Discipline

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LINGUIST List: Vol-22-1423. Sat Mar 26 2011. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 22.1423, LINGUIST's: Greatest Aim Is to Contribute to the Discipline

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Date: 26-Mar-2011
From:  linguist [linguist at linguistlist.org]
Subject: We Rely on Donations from Subscribers

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Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:57:20
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