Glossing of French Bird Names and Sound Changes in Medieval Manuscript

This chapter examines the glossing of French bird names in a medieval manuscript by Walter, focusing on the use of 'alouette' for larks and its English translation. It also discusses the similarities between French and English words for cranes and curly hair, emphasizing the sound changes identified by Jacob Grimm.

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