LING 232

English Word Origins

University of South Carolina-Columbia · UGRD · Fall 2026

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The history of the form and meaning of English words. Coining of words through various processes. The origin of native words and comparison with related languages (German, Dutch, Scandinavian). Borrowing of words from other languages (French, Latin, etc.).

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