"Kartacz" and "kartusz" — history and etymology of two borrowings Cover Image

"Kartacz" i" kartusz" — historia i etymologia dwóch zapożyczeń
"Kartacz" and "kartusz" — history and etymology of two borrowings

Author(s): Jadwiga Waniakowa, Przemysław Dębowiak
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Towarzystwo Miłośników Języka Polskiego
Keywords: kartacz; kartusz; loanwords; etymology

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the history and etymology of two loanwords in Polish, namely "kartacz" and "kartusz". The semantics of both words through centuries in Polish is discussed and donor languages as sources of borrowings are indicated. The history of both words in particular donor languages is also presented there. In conclusion, the common etymon for both words being the Latin "c(h)arta" is shown.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 219-225
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish
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