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Mohair and English Loanwords

The document discusses the influences on the English language, highlighting the significant contributions from Latin, French, and Germanic origins, as well as loanwords from various other languages. It notes that a substantial portion of English vocabulary is derived from these sources, with estimates indicating that around 30% of words are of French origin and many terms are related to scientific and technical fields. Additionally, it touches on the concept of linguistic purism, which advocates for the use of native words over foreign-derived ones.

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Mohair and English Loanwords

The document discusses the influences on the English language, highlighting the significant contributions from Latin, French, and Germanic origins, as well as loanwords from various other languages. It notes that a substantial portion of English vocabulary is derived from these sources, with estimates indicating that around 30% of words are of French origin and many terms are related to scientific and technical fields. Additionally, it touches on the concept of linguistic purism, which advocates for the use of native words over foreign-derived ones.

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1.

In its more extreme form, it involves reviving native words that are no longer widely used (such as "ettle"
A. In its more extreme form, it involves reviving native words that are no longer widely used (such as "e
B. Most words in English that are derived from Latin are scientific and technical words, medical termino
C. However, the percentage of loans in everyday conversation varies by dialect and idiolect, even if En
D. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and

2. Most words in English that are derived from Latin are scientific and technical words, medical terminology
A. A computerized survey of about 80,000 words in the third edition of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, p
B. As a result, many words are distantly related to German.
C. Most words in English that are derived from Latin are scientific and technical words, medical termino
D. In its more extreme form, it involves reviving native words that are no longer widely used (such as "e

3. Trade items such as borax, coffee, cotton, hashish, henna, mohair, muslin, saffron; Islamic religious term
A. However, due to the variability of vocabulary of individuals, dialects, and time periods, exact percent
B. English words derived from Greek include scientific and medical terminology (for instance -phobias a
C. Trade items such as borax, coffee, cotton, hashish, henna, mohair, muslin, saffron; Islamic religious
D. Many loanwords have entered into English from other languages.

4. Many loanwords have entered into English from other languages.


A. Standard English, especially in very conservative formal contexts, continued to use native Germanic
B. A computerized survey of about 80,000 words in the third edition of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, p
C. Many loanwords have entered into English from other languages.
D. From German origin are also: wanderlust, schadenfreude, kaputt, kindergarten, autobahn, rucksack

5. As a result, many words are distantly related to German.


A. As a result, many words are distantly related to German.
B. Estimates of native words derived from Old English range up to 33%, with the rest made up of outsid
C. English contains many Turkish loanwords, which are still part of the modern vernacular, including bo
D. English words derived from Greek include scientific and medical terminology (for instance -phobias

6. The Norman language also introduced (or reinforced) words of Norse origin such as mug.
A. Words used in religious contexts, like Sabbath, kosher, hallelujah, amen, and jubilee or words that h
B. The Norman language also introduced (or reinforced) words of Norse origin such as mug.
C. However, the percentage of loans in everyday conversation varies by dialect and idiolect, even if En
D. Celtic words are almost absent but do exist, such as the word galore which came about in the 17th c
7. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and nav
A. Standard English, especially in very conservative formal contexts, continued to use native Germanic
B. However, due to the variability of vocabulary of individuals, dialects, and time periods, exact percent
C. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such a
D. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and

8. Algonquian: moose, raccoon, husky, chipmunk, pecan, squash, hominy, toboggan, tomahawk, monadno
A. The basic numbers are zero through ten.
B. Their language also contributed common words, such as how food was prepared: boil, broil, fry, roa
C. Celtic words are almost absent but do exist, such as the word galore which came about in the 17th c
D. Algonquian: moose, raccoon, husky, chipmunk, pecan, squash, hominy, toboggan, tomahawk, mona

9. French was the prestige language during the Norman occupation of the British Isles, causing many Fren
A. Words of Old Norse origin have entered English primarily from the contact between Old Norse and O
B. The English word umbrella comes from Italian ombrello.
C. Their language also contributed common words, such as how food was prepared: boil, broil, fry, roa
D. French was the prestige language during the Norman occupation of the British Isles, causing many

10. The English language descends from Old English, the West Germanic language of the Anglo-Saxons.
A. The English language descends from Old English, the West Germanic language of the Anglo-Saxon
B. Many of these words are part of English core vocabulary, such as they, egg, sky or knife.
C. Standard English, especially in very conservative formal contexts, continued to use native Germanic
D. The top thousand words were 83% of English origin, while the least common were only 25% of Engl

11. The French contributed legal, military, technological, and political terminology.
A. But with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the Latin tradition of counting as "twenty-one," "thirty
B. There are also dialectal words, such as the Yan Tan Tethera system of counting sheep.
C. The French contributed legal, military, technological, and political terminology.
D. In its more extreme form, it involves reviving native words that are no longer widely used (such as "e

12. These are mostly from Norman/French, but many others were later borrowed directly from Latin or Gre
A. Trade items such as borax, coffee, cotton, hashish, henna, mohair, muslin, saffron; Islamic religious
B. Castle, cauldron, kennel, catch, cater are among Norman words introduced into English.
C. Cardinal numbering in English follows two models, Germanic and Italic.
D. These are mostly from Norman/French, but many others were later borrowed directly from Latin or G
13. There are also dialectal words, such as the Yan Tan Tethera system of counting sheep.
A. However, hypotheses have been made that English syntax was influenced by Celtic languages, suc
B. There are also dialectal words, such as the Yan Tan Tethera system of counting sheep.
C. The English language descends from Old English, the West Germanic language of the Anglo-Saxon
D. Here is a list of the most common foreign language influences in English, where other languages ha

14. Most of its grammar, its core vocabulary and the most common words are Germanic.
A. A computerized survey of about 80,000 words in the third edition of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, p
B. But with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the Latin tradition of counting as "twenty-one," "thirty
C. However, hypotheses have been made that English syntax was influenced by Celtic languages, suc
D. Most of its grammar, its core vocabulary and the most common words are Germanic.

15. Cardinal numbering in English follows two models, Germanic and Italic.
A. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such as
B. Cardinal numbering in English follows two models, Germanic and Italic.
C. The basic numbers are zero through ten.
D. The Norman language also introduced (or reinforced) words of Norse origin such as mug.

16. Most German words relating to World War I and World War II found their way into the English language
A. There are many Italian words used in the English language relating to music such as piano, fortissim
B. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such as
C. Most German words relating to World War I and World War II found their way into the English langu
D. Estimates of native words derived from Old English range up to 33%, with the rest made up of outsid

17. From German origin are also: wanderlust, schadenfreude, kaputt, kindergarten, autobahn, rucksack.
A. Standard English, especially in very conservative formal contexts, continued to use native Germanic
B. From German origin are also: wanderlust, schadenfreude, kaputt, kindergarten, autobahn, rucksack
C. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and
D. A computerized survey of about 80,000 words in the third edition of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, p

18. Words used in religious contexts, like Sabbath, kosher, hallelujah, amen, and jubilee or words that hav
A. Their language also contributed common words, such as how food was prepared: boil, broil, fry, roa
B. Standard English, especially in very conservative formal contexts, continued to use native Germanic
C. Nearly 30 percent of English words (in an 80,000-word dictionary) are of French origin.
D. Words used in religious contexts, like Sabbath, kosher, hallelujah, amen, and jubilee or words that h
19. Celtic words are almost absent but do exist, such as the word galore which came about in the 17th cen
A. Celtic words are almost absent but do exist, such as the word galore which came about in the 17th c
B. Their language also contributed common words, such as how food was prepared: boil, broil, fry, roa
C. There are many Italian words used in the English language relating to music such as piano, fortissim
D. As a result, many words are distantly related to German.

20. Some of the Romance words borrowed into English were themselves loanwords from other languages,
A. This is controversial, as the system has clear native English and other Germanic developments.
B. Some of the Romance words borrowed into English were themselves loanwords from other languag
C. Algonquian: moose, raccoon, husky, chipmunk, pecan, squash, hominy, toboggan, tomahawk, mona
D. "Native" can mean "Anglo-Saxon" or it can be widened to include all Germanic words.

21. Their language also contributed common words, such as how food was prepared: boil, broil, fry, roast,
A. Nearly 30 percent of English words (in an 80,000-word dictionary) are of French origin.
B. English contains words relating to culture originating from the colonial era in India, e.g., atoll, avatar,
C. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and
D. Their language also contributed common words, such as how food was prepared: boil, broil, fry, roa

22. However, hypotheses have been made that English syntax was influenced by Celtic languages, such a
A. The top thousand words were 83% of English origin, while the least common were only 25% of Engl
B. However, hypotheses have been made that English syntax was influenced by Celtic languages, suc
C. But with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the Latin tradition of counting as "twenty-one," "thirty
D. Most German words relating to World War I and World War II found their way into the English langu

23. Words relating to warfare and tactics, for instance flotilla, and guerrilla; or related to science and culture
A. Linguistic purism in the English language is the belief that words of native origin should be used inst
B. In its more extreme form, it involves reviving native words that are no longer widely used (such as "e
C.
D. Words relating to warfare and tactics, for instance flotilla, and guerrilla; or related to science and cul

24. The top thousand words were 83% of English origin, while the least common were only 25% of English
A. As a result, many words are distantly related to German.
B. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such as
C. The English word umbrella comes from Italian ombrello.
D. The top thousand words were 83% of English origin, while the least common were only 25% of Engl
25. A computerized survey of about 80,000 words in the third edition of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, publ
A. English words derived from Greek include scientific and medical terminology (for instance -phobias a
B. A computerized survey of about 80,000 words in the third edition of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, p
C. In its more extreme form, it involves reviving native words that are no longer widely used (such as "e
D. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and

26. English words derived from Greek include scientific and medical terminology (for instance -phobias and
A. As a result, many words are distantly related to German.
B. These are mostly from Norman/French, but many others were later borrowed directly from Latin or G
C. English words derived from Greek include scientific and medical terminology (for instance -phobias
D. In its more extreme form, it involves reviving native words that are no longer widely used (such as "e

27. English is a Germanic language.


A. English is a Germanic language.
B. As a result, many words are distantly related to German.
C. Most German words relating to World War I and World War II found their way into the English langu
D. The English language descends from Old English, the West Germanic language of the Anglo-Saxon

28. The basic numbers are zero through ten.


A. The basic numbers are zero through ten.
B. The numbers eleven through nineteen follow native Germanic style, as do twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, s
C. Trade items such as borax, coffee, cotton, hashish, henna, mohair, muslin, saffron; Islamic religious
D. Words of Old Norse origin have entered English primarily from the contact between Old Norse and O

29. English contains many Turkish loanwords, which are still part of the modern vernacular, including bosh
A. Estimates of native words derived from Old English range up to 33%, with the rest made up of outsid
B. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such as
C. English contains many Turkish loanwords, which are still part of the modern vernacular, including bo
D. The top thousand words were 83% of English origin, while the least common were only 25% of Engl

30. But with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the Latin tradition of counting as "twenty-one," "thirty-fiv
A. "Native" can mean "Anglo-Saxon" or it can be widened to include all Germanic words.
B. But with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the Latin tradition of counting as "twenty-one," "thirty
C. The English language descends from Old English, the West Germanic language of the Anglo-Saxon
D. Words used in religious contexts, like Sabbath, kosher, hallelujah, amen, and jubilee or words that h
31. Estimates of native words derived from Old English range up to 33%, with the rest made up of outside
A. Linguistic purism in the English language is the belief that words of native origin should be used inst
B. Most of its grammar, its core vocabulary and the most common words are Germanic.
C. Estimates of native words derived from Old English range up to 33%, with the rest made up of outsid
D. The top thousand words were 83% of English origin, while the least common were only 25% of Engl

32. English borrowed many words from Old Norse, the North Germanic language of the Vikings, and later f
A. English borrowed many words from Old Norse, the North Germanic language of the Vikings, and lat
B. Linguistic purism in the English language is the belief that words of native origin should be used inst
C. As a result, many words are distantly related to German.
D. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such a

33. Linguistic purism in the English language is the belief that words of native origin should be used instead
A. From German origin are also: wanderlust, schadenfreude, kaputt, kindergarten, autobahn, rucksack
B. However, hypotheses have been made that English syntax was influenced by Celtic languages, suc
C. Linguistic purism in the English language is the belief that words of native origin should be used inst
D. English contains many Turkish loanwords, which are still part of the modern vernacular, including bo

34. This is controversial, as the system has clear native English and other Germanic developments.
A. Linguistic purism in the English language is the belief that words of native origin should be used inst
B. This is controversial, as the system has clear native English and other Germanic developments.
C. "Native" can mean "Anglo-Saxon" or it can be widened to include all Germanic words.
D. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and

35. Words such as warden and guardian are hypothesized to come from a proto-Romance loan from Frank
A. Words such as warden and guardian are hypothesized to come from a proto-Romance loan from Fr
B. In its more extreme form, it involves reviving native words that are no longer widely used (such as "e
C. A computerized survey of about 80,000 words in the third edition of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, p
D. Some of the Romance words borrowed into English were themselves loanwords from other languag

36. There are many Italian words used in the English language relating to music such as piano, fortissimo,
A. However, the percentage of loans in everyday conversation varies by dialect and idiolect, even if En
B. The French contributed legal, military, technological, and political terminology.
C. But with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the Latin tradition of counting as "twenty-one," "thirty
D. There are many Italian words used in the English language relating to music such as piano, fortissim
37. However, the percentage of loans in everyday conversation varies by dialect and idiolect, even if Englis
A. There are many Italian words used in the English language relating to music such as piano, fortissim
B. Trade items such as borax, coffee, cotton, hashish, henna, mohair, muslin, saffron; Islamic religious
C. However, the percentage of loans in everyday conversation varies by dialect and idiolect, even if En
D. English borrowed many words from Old Norse, the North Germanic language of the Vikings, and lat

38. The numbers eleven through nineteen follow native Germanic style, as do twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixt
A. This is controversial, as the system has clear native English and other Germanic developments.
B. Some of the Romance words borrowed into English were themselves loanwords from other languag
C. The numbers eleven through nineteen follow native Germanic style, as do twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, s
D. Nearly 30 percent of English words (in an 80,000-word dictionary) are of French origin.

39. Many of these words are part of English core vocabulary, such as they, egg, sky or knife.
A. Words relating to warfare and tactics, for instance flotilla, and guerrilla; or related to science and cult
B. Words of Old Norse origin have entered English primarily from the contact between Old Norse and O
C. Most words in English that are derived from Latin are scientific and technical words, medical termino
D. Many of these words are part of English core vocabulary, such as they, egg, sky or knife.

40. The English word umbrella comes from Italian ombrello.


A. Words such as warden and guardian are hypothesized to come from a proto-Romance loan from Fr
B. Many loanwords have entered into English from other languages.
C. Words used in religious contexts, like Sabbath, kosher, hallelujah, amen, and jubilee or words that h
D. The English word umbrella comes from Italian ombrello.

41. However, due to the variability of vocabulary of individuals, dialects, and time periods, exact percentag
A. Algonquian: moose, raccoon, husky, chipmunk, pecan, squash, hominy, toboggan, tomahawk, mona
B. Most of its grammar, its core vocabulary and the most common words are Germanic.
C. However, due to the variability of vocabulary of individuals, dialects, and time periods, exact percent
D. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and

42. Here is a list of the most common foreign language influences in English, where other languages have
A. These are mostly from Norman/French, but many others were later borrowed directly from Latin or G
B. Nearly 30 percent of English words (in an 80,000-word dictionary) are of French origin.
C. English words derived from Greek include scientific and medical terminology (for instance -phobias
D. Here is a list of the most common foreign language influences in English, where other languages ha
43. Castle, cauldron, kennel, catch, cater are among Norman words introduced into English.
A. The numbers eleven through nineteen follow native Germanic style, as do twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, s
B. Castle, cauldron, kennel, catch, cater are among Norman words introduced into English.
C. However, due to the variability of vocabulary of individuals, dialects, and time periods, exact percent
D. The Norman language also introduced (or reinforced) words of Norse origin such as mug.

44. This dates at least to the inkhorn term debate of the 16th and 17th century, where some authors rejecte
A. This dates at least to the inkhorn term debate of the 16th and 17th century, where some authors reje
B. Cardinal numbering in English follows two models, Germanic and Italic.
C. Words of Old Norse origin have entered English primarily from the contact between Old Norse and O
D. The basic numbers are zero through ten.

45. "Native" can mean "Anglo-Saxon" or it can be widened to include all Germanic words.
A. However, due to the variability of vocabulary of individuals, dialects, and time periods, exact percent
B. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such as
C. English contains words relating to culture originating from the colonial era in India, e.g., atoll, avatar,
D. "Native" can mean "Anglo-Saxon" or it can be widened to include all Germanic words.

46. Words of Old Norse origin have entered English primarily from the contact between Old Norse and Old
A. Trade items such as borax, coffee, cotton, hashish, henna, mohair, muslin, saffron; Islamic religious
B. Words of Old Norse origin have entered English primarily from the contact between Old Norse and O
C. There are many ways through which Dutch words have entered the English language: via trade and
D. "Native" can mean "Anglo-Saxon" or it can be widened to include all Germanic words.

47. English contains words relating to culture originating from the colonial era in India, e.g., atoll, avatar, ba
A. Linguistic purism in the English language is the belief that words of native origin should be used inst
B. The basic numbers are zero through ten.
C. English contains words relating to culture originating from the colonial era in India, e.g., atoll, avatar,
D. The English language descends from Old English, the West Germanic language of the Anglo-Saxon

48. Nearly 30 percent of English words (in an 80,000-word dictionary) are of French origin.
A. However, due to the variability of vocabulary of individuals, dialects, and time periods, exact percent
B. English contains many Turkish loanwords, which are still part of the modern vernacular, including bo
C. Nearly 30 percent of English words (in an 80,000-word dictionary) are of French origin.
D. Standard English, especially in very conservative formal contexts, continued to use native Germanic
49. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such as u
A. Their language also contributed common words, such as how food was prepared: boil, broil, fry, roa
B. Algonquian: moose, raccoon, husky, chipmunk, pecan, squash, hominy, toboggan, tomahawk, mona
C. In its mild form, it merely means using existing native words instead of foreign-derived ones (such a
D. However, due to the variability of vocabulary of individuals, dialects, and time periods, exact percent

50. Standard English, especially in very conservative formal contexts, continued to use native Germanic st
A. However, the percentage of loans in everyday conversation varies by dialect and idiolect, even if En
B. Standard English, especially in very conservative formal contexts, continued to use native Germanic
C. Trade items such as borax, coffee, cotton, hashish, henna, mohair, muslin, saffron; Islamic religious
D. The English word umbrella comes from Italian ombrello.

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