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1 ETYMOLOGY Deny A. Kwary, Airlangga University, http://www.kwary.net

2 What is Etymology? (1) the study of the origin of words, and (2) the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

3 (1) The Origin of English Words Native Vocabulary (the Anglo-Saxon Lexemes): Native Vocabulary (the Anglo-Saxon Lexemes): Grammatical words (in, on, be, that)Grammatical words (in, on, be, that) Lexical words (father, love, name)Lexical words (father, love, name) Affixes (mis-, un-, -ness, -less)Affixes (mis-, un-, -ness, -less) Foreign Borrowings: Foreign Borrowings: Over 350 languages are on record as sources of English present-day vocabularyOver 350 languages are on record as sources of English present-day vocabulary

4 Foreign Borrowings Latin  after the arrival of Christianity Latin  after the arrival of Christianity bishop, church, priest.bishop, church, priest. Scandinavian  Viking invasion (8 th Cent) Scandinavian  Viking invasion (8 th Cent) Egg, sky, windowEgg, sky, window French  Norman Conquest (11 th Cent) French  Norman Conquest (11 th Cent) Warden, reward, mansionWarden, reward, mansion Latin  End of Renaissance (16 th Cent) Latin  End of Renaissance (16 th Cent)

5 Borrowings in 18 th – 19 th Centuries Australia: boomerang, kangaroo Australia: boomerang, kangaroo New Zealand: kiwi, pakeha New Zealand: kiwi, pakeha Javanese: batik, lahar Javanese: batik, lahar Japanese: bonsai, geisha Japanese: bonsai, geisha Spanish: Puma, quinine Spanish: Puma, quinine Inuit: kayak, igloo Inuit: kayak, igloo Etc. Etc.

6 A Sample of New Words in the Oxford Dictionary of English, revised 2nd edition boo noun (US informal) a person's boyfriend or girlfriend. Hinglish a variety of English used by speakers of Hindi, characterized by frequent use of Hindi vocabulary or constructions. Jilbab a full-length outer garment, traditionally covering the head and hands, worn in public by some Muslim women. spit verb (black English) perform rap music.

7 (2) Semantic Change Four kinds of semantic change: Extension or generalization: A lexeme widens its meaning, e.g. doctrine. Extension or generalization: A lexeme widens its meaning, e.g. doctrine. Narrowing or specialization: A lexeme becomes more specialized in its meaning, e.g. engine Narrowing or specialization: A lexeme becomes more specialized in its meaning, e.g. engine Amelioration: A lexeme develops a positive sense of approval, e.g. revolutionary Amelioration: A lexeme develops a positive sense of approval, e.g. revolutionary Pejoration or detorioration: A lexeme develops a negative sense of disapproval, e.g. villain Pejoration or detorioration: A lexeme develops a negative sense of disapproval, e.g. villain

8 The semantic change of the word: hot spot 1.A place of political danger. 2.A lively nightclub. 3.An area on the screen which can be clicked on to start an operation such as loading a file. 4.An area where you can get connected to the Internet through a wireless network.

9 Examples of Word Origin 1.Guru 2.Entrepreneur 3.Buffet 4.Rector 5.Tycoon 6.Propaganda 7.Genius 1.Hindi 2.French 3.French 4.Latin 5.Japanese 6.Italian 7.Latin

10 Internet Activity: Find out the history and the meaning of the following words 1.Antimacassar 2.Scrabble 3.Hamburger 4.Jumbo

11 That’s All For Today See You Next Week Deny A. Kwary, Airlangga University, http://www.kwary.net


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