An Aslian origin for the word gibbon

This article examines the etymology of the word gibbon, which is not yet clear. The article presents a phonemic analysis using the ALINE algorithm which suggests that the root word is Northern Aslian kbɔɲ, used by Menraq communities in the heart of Peninsular Malaysia. This article reviews morpholog...

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Main Author: Teckwyn Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 2020-06-01
Series:Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/lexis/4291