LL-L "Language varieties" 2009.04.08 (01) [E]

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From: Andy Eagle <andy at scots-online.org>
Subject: LL-L "Etymology" 2009.04.07 (01) [E]

If one wishes to postulate that Shetlandic (that word again :-), or
*Shetlands*, should be considered a a separate language rather than a
variety of Scots perhaps the following questions need answering first. How
does *Shetlands* differ structurally from other varieties of Scots in terms
of syntax and morphology? How predictable or unpredictable is the
pronunciation of underlying phonemes when compared to other varieties of
Scots? Subjective impressions of difference may have more to do with
unfamiliarity than any, if I may say, linguistic criteria. The same of
course can be applied to Ulter Scots in regards to other varieties of Scots.


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From: jmtait <jmtait at wirhoose.co.uk>
Subject: LL-L "Language varieties" 2009.04.07 (02) [E]

 Ron wrote:

Forby A wis wantin at laist ane victim fer ma "Scots". ;-)


 AE victim, Ron - AE victim!!!!

Glad to hear Sandy is just incommunicado.

John M. Tait.

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

Ta, John. But of cooourse it's "ae"! Just testing and wallowing in the joy
of having you back. ;-)

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron
Seattle, USA

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