Famous quotes containing the words traditional and/or lin:
“The very natural tendency to use terms derived from traditional grammar like verb, noun, adjective, passive voice, in describing languages outside of Indo-European is fraught with grave possibilities of misunderstanding.”
—Benjamin Lee Whorf (18971934)
“Out then spak her father dear,
And he spak meek and mild,
And ever alas, sweet Janet, he says,
I think thou gaes wi child.
If that I gae wi child, father,
Mysel maun bear the blame;
Theres neer a laird about your ha,
Shall get the bairns name.”
—Unknown. Tam Lin (l. 5360)