Classical Studies 2800A/B Lecture Notes - English Orthography, Frankincense, Grilling
23 Nov 2012
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Almost everyone has the feeling that the latin word is just better than an english word. Latin came to english always through the superior (conquering races). Latin words enhoy a privileged place in the english language. When france took over england, french language was of the elite. Franchise etymological meaning is to make something involving the french. Modern meaning you don t own the company, but you have complete rights in a geographical region. To treat someone like they re french and the french are free. To infranchise someone- a person is now treated like they are french and have rights (to own land, vote etc. ) because only the french had rights. People started changing names to francine, francis, franklin. Frank to be honest with you, up front. Not to be english, to be upper class. Frankincense french incense really expensive incense. Baker, fisherman, shepherd, weaver (all english words, low class professions)
