Re: English Only (was: New Mexico bilingualism)

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I wonder how many words in the English language _aren't_ derived from
other languages. The list would be very short. I think "okay" would
qualify. :^)

Iain Walker * Dept. of Anthropology * University of Sydney
iainw@sue.econ.su.oz.au * ngazidja@jolt.mpx.com.au

"L'homme qui a deux femmes perd son ame;
"L'homme qui a deux maisons perd sa raison"
or
"mdru ukana hahe na ha nduhuze"

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