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1. Lexical variation in African American and white signing

Author

Lucas, Ceil, Reed, Ruth, Bayley, Robert, and Wulf, Alyssa

Subjects
Sign language -- Methods, African Americans -- Behavior, Lexicology -- Research, Languages and linguistics
Abstract

The claims of earlier researchers that African American use of American Sign Language is significantly different than white use has proven to be exaggerated. There are some noticeable differences but more research is needed to clearly distinguish between rapid lexical innovation and phonological variation.

Published
2001

4. Among the new words

Author

Algeo, John and Algeo, Adele

Subjects
Lexicology -- Research, Words, New -- Research, Semantics -- Research, Languages and linguistics
Published
1990

5. Lexical change, language change

Author

Von Schneidemesser, Luanne

Subjects
Dictionary of American Regional English (Book) -- Research, Linguistic change -- Research, English language in the United States -- Research, Lexicology -- Research, Languages and linguistics
Abstract

Work on the 'Dictionary of American Regional English' suggests that vocabulary, and language in general, is constantly changing. It is unlikely that American English will ever become completely homogenized, however.

Published
2000

6. On the origin of patsy

Author

Phillips, Louis

Subjects
Language and languages -- Etymology, Semantics -- Research, Lexicology -- Research, Languages and linguistics
Published
1990

7. Gays and lesbians

Author

Shapiro, Michael

Subjects
Gays -- Terminology, Lexicology -- Research, Gay men -- Terminology, Semantics -- Research, Lesbians -- Terminology, Languages and linguistics
Published
1990

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