Fire, Die, Rim
Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios
Exploring Language Evolution and Cultural Connections
This chapter explores a 1987 anecdote about fashion trends that sparks a discussion on the evolution of language in Appalachia. It highlights unique grammatical forms, the connections between Proto-Indo and Austro-Thai languages, and teases bonus content on linguistic relationships with Thai, Hawaiian, and Tagalog.
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