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In:At the Crossroads of Historical and Cognitive Linguistics
Edited by Anna Rogos-Hebda and Heli Tissari
[Figurative Thought and Language 21] 2026
► pp. 1–10

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Introduction

At the crossroads of historical and cognitive linguistics

Published online: 29 January 2026
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  • 1.Previous research
  • 2.The organisation of the volume
  • Note
  • References
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