Talk:Meillet's principle

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Range of the Oceanic languages

... that a linguistic reconstruction needs the testimony of three witnesses before it can be considered valid?

Source: DeLancey 2023, p. 108

ALT1: ... that a modified form of Meillet's principle has been used in the study of semantic change in the Oceanic languages? Source: François 2022, p. 32
ALT2: ... that cognates are referred to as "witnesses" when Meillet's principle is applied in linguistic reconstruction? Source: DeLancey 2023, p. 108
ALT3: ... that although typically three witnesses are needed in linguistic reconstruction, only two are necessary if borrowing and innovation can be ruled out? Source: DeLancey 2023, p. 108
Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Kim Kuk-song
Comment: Tried to stick with open access papers, but I understand they may be a little dense; I'm happy to explain anything that is unclear.

Created by ThaesOfereode (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 9 past nominations.

ThaesOfereode (talk) 01:33, 3 December 2024 (UTC).[reply]