
Episode 105: Suffix Summary
The History of English Podcast
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The Decline of Old English Suffixes in Middle English
This chapter delves into the origins and meanings of old English suffixes like 'dom', 'hood', 'ship', and 'ness' and their usage in creating abstract nouns. It also discusses the decline of these suffixes in middle English and their limited presence in modern English.
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