Aspects of Nicknames Among the Tumbuka
Abstract Nicknames generally show closer relationships to their users' subculture than do more fixed parts of language. This study looks at nicknames and nickname use among the Tumbuka of southern Africa-how they are formed and how they function in Tumbuka society. More males ,than females have...
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| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2002-09-01
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| Series: | Names |
| Online Access: | http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/1666 |