The domain of "bread" in Anglo-Saxon culture

Irina Yanushkevich

Abstract


The language signs denominating different aspects of the concept of "bread" and the development of the semiosis in this domain have been described. Some examples from the Anglo-Saxon vocabulary and texts are reviewed and instances of language sign functioning are categorized and explained.

Keywords


language signs; the concept of bread; Anglo-Saxon culture

Full Text: PDF

© Published by Eurasia Academic Publishers