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From: Berlant@dynanet.com (Stephen R. Berlant)
Subject: ENG. S vs ROMANCE ES-
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 16:10:37 GMT
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I was wondering if anybody could briefly clarify the history of the 
relationship between the use of initial "s" in English vs "es-" in, say, 
Spanish and French. 

I would also appreciate info on any books that deal with the topic.

My thanks in advance.


Steve Berlant  
