Anthroponyms as markers of ‘celticity’ in Brittany, Cornwall and Wales

  • Content: 1. Objectives 2. Sociohistorical Background 2.1. The Cornish 2.2. The Welsh 2.3. The Bretons 3. Characteristics of the Brythonic Naming System 3.1. Type 1 Names: Patronymic Lineage 3.2. Type 2 Names: Geographic Origin or Place of Residence 3.3. Type 3 Names: Occupational Activities (Generally Linked to Peasantry) 3.4. Type 4 Names: Physical Characteristics, Moral Flaws 3.5. Type 5 Names: Epithets Relating to Character, Titles of Nobility, etc. 3.6. Epithets Containing References to Victory, War, Warriors, Weapons 3.7. Epithets Containing References to Courage, Strength, Impetuousness and War-like Animals 3.8. Epithets Containing References to Honorific Titles, Noble Lineage, Social Status and Aristocratic Values 4. Summary

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Author details:Gary German
URN:urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-40929
Title of parent work (German):The Celtic Englishes IV : the interface between English and the Celtic languages ; proceedings of the fourth international colloquium on the "Celtic Englishes" held at the University of Potsdam in Golm (Germany) from 22-26 September 2004
Publisher:Universitätsverlag Potsdam
Place of publishing:Potsdam
Publication type:Article
Language:English
Publication year:2006
Publishing institution:Universität Potsdam
Release date:2010/01/19
First page:34
Last Page:63
Organizational units:Philosophische Fakultät / Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
DDC classification:4 Sprache / 42 Englisch, Altenglisch / 420 Englisch, Altenglisch
Collection(s):Universität Potsdam / Sammelwerke (nicht fortlaufend) / The Celtic Englishes IV / Einzelbeiträge
License (German):License LogoKeine öffentliche Lizenz: Unter Urheberrechtsschutz
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The Celtic Englishes IV : the interface between English and the Celtic languages ; proceedings of the fourth international colloquium on the "Celtic Englishes" held at the University of Potsdam in Golm (Germany) from 22-26 September 2004 / Hildegard L. C. Tristram (ed.). - Potsdam : Univ.-Verl., 2006. - 350 S.
ISBN 978-3-939469-06-3
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