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In:The Diachrony of Word Class Peripheries
Edited by Tanja Ackermann and Christian Zimmer
[Studies in Language Companion Series 238] 2025
► pp. 1–16

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A diachronic perspective on word classes and their peripheries

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Published online: 7 November 2025
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  • Periphery and centre
  • Why is a diachronic perspective crucial?
  • The chapters in this volume
  • Acknowledgements
  • Notes
  • References
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