LL-L "Language varieties" 2002.06.20 (03) [E]

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From: Glenn Simpson <westwylam at YAHOO.CO.UK>
Subject: Origins of Anglian-Northumbrian language

Dear all

Ron suggested I ask the list which of the lowland languages was most
closely aligned to Anglian-Northumbrian, i.e. the language spoken in the
North East English counties of Northumberland and Durham (similar to
Scots). I had assumed it was one of the Frisian dialects but this may
not
be the case. History tell us that Northumbrian is supposedly derived
from
language of the Angles. I wonder to which modern language / ethnic group
the Angles are most closely related to on the continent? And from which
part of Low Countries did the Angles come from? There is a debate in my
region over whether the Anglian influence on the Northumbrian language
is
really that strong.
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Be interested in your thoughts.
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Kind Regards (Gan Canny),
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>
Glenn

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