JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Note on the Etymology of Dear.

  • Published In: Notes & Queries, 2024, v. 71, n. 2. P. 124 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bammesberger, Alfred 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the etymology of the word "dear" in the English language. It traces the origins of "dear" back to Old English and explores its connections to other Germanic languages. The author suggests that the root meaning of "dear" is related to the concept of "living" or "breathing," which can be seen in other words with similar roots. The article also mentions semantic shifts and borrowings from other languages that have influenced the meaning of "dear" over time. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Notes & Queries. 2024/06, Vol. 71, Issue 2, p124
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0029-3970
  • DOI:10.1093/notesj/gjae029
  • Accession Number:178562301
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