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The relation of a word to its base. e.g. happiness and unhappy from happy (in contrast to the process of inflection). Ascertaining or stating the derivation of a word. The source, origin, descent or origination. Similar to Etymology.
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What is the meaning and derivation of 'cowp'?
I grew up in the Wigan area of Lancashire in the 1950s, when there were lots of broad dialect speakers, including my Grandad, a miner. I clearly remember 'cowp' being used to mean 'tip over'. In fact …
