English-derived words in Sierra Leone Krio

This thesis is divided into four sections. Section One is introductory, and starts with a mention of the theories about the origins, and definitions of pidgin and creole languages. It also discusses the historical and linguistic background to Krio, tentatively postulates an acrolect-basilect continu...

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Main Author: Jones, Frederick Claudius Victor
Other Authors: Fox, A. T. C. ; Todd, L.
Published: University of Leeds 1983
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.345839