Typological variation of kinship terminologies is a function of strict ranking of constraints on nested binary classification trees
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AbstractJones argues that extending Seneca kin terms to second cousins requires a revised version of Optimality Theoretic grammar. I extend Seneca terms using three constraints on expression of markers in nested binary classification trees. Multiple constraint rankings on a nested set coupled with local parity checking determines how a given kin classification grammar marks structural endogamy.
2018 ◽
Vol 66
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pp. 1347-1356
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