LL-L "Etymology" 2012.04.26 (05) [EN]

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From: Steven Hanson ammurit at gmail.com
Subject: LL-L "Etymology" 2012.04.26 (02) [EN]

So, the retention of the –en might be considered something of a relic?

From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Etymology
Hi, Steven!

Many, if not most, non-standard German dialects have *-e* where Standard
German and Low Saxon have *-en*.

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron
Seattle, USA

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
 Subject: Etymology

I may be, Steven. But I'm not ready to bet all my money on it.

What do others think?*

*Regards,
Reinhard/Ron
Seattle, USA*
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