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Re: Peg out of Marguerite

by Andy (guest)

7/20/2004, 9:53 PM

I'm afraid, this doesn't really answer the question. Plus: I'm afraid, nobody really can at the moment. The change from M to P has not been sufficiently explained (cf. Molly/Polly). Hanks & Hodges '92 write: "It has bees ascribed to Celtic influence, but this particular alternationdoes not cerrespond to any of the usual mutanional patterns in Celtic languages." Maybe it was a child who brought it up, maybe some other imaginative person, but this is just guessing.

Andy ;—)

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- Michelle (guest) +1

7/21/2004, 10:48 PM

It's possibly a nod to a forgotten term of endearment used in a Celtic language. Much like we get Nan from saying "mine Ann." Some sounds have a tendency to jump from word to word over time.

Michelle

- Andy (guest)

7/21/2004, 11:32 PM

Very intersting! But of course it's hard to argue with things long forgotten. Anyway, I'd like to learn more about Celtic languages. Maybe in my next life …

Andy ;—)

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