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Record Number: 5221 Author(s)/Creator(s): Contributor(s): Title: Lexical Inequities in Marriage: Old English "Wif," "Wer," and "Husbonda" [The author argues that the replacement of "Wer" by "Husbonda" reflected the increased status and powers of the husband over his wife]. Source: Studia Neophilologica 66, ( 1994): Pages 3 - 14. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Husbands Linguistics Old English Language Wives Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 11-12 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1994. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00393274

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