Регіональні зооніми та фітоніми (на матеріалі діалектів Англії)

Abstract

EN : The thesis presents the study of English dialect phytonyms and zoonyms on the material of three English dialects – Essex, Cumberland and Lancashire. The study researches three thematic groups of phytonyms and eight of zoonyms. The research of dialects has a special interest in modern linguistics as they are the constant sources of language innovation and reveal the peculiarities of regional culture, local customs and social way of life. The purpose of this research paper was to study structural (morphological and syntactic), derivational and semantic characteristics of phytonyms and zoonyms in a dialect continuum of Essex, Cumberland and Lancashire in the 18 – 19 centuries. The analyses showed that flora and fauna of the regions studied is variable and rich, especially in grass, vegetables, fruits, berries, flowers, crops, domestic animals, birds, fish, cattle. That shows the pecularities of living and spheres of work which prevail in the studied regions and also proves the stereotypical image of England as of the “green” country with lashy woods and parks. Practical analyses underhold on morphological, structural and semantic level showed that the dominant phytonimic pattern of phytonyms and zoonyms is nominal with one derived stem; one and more stem words are also present.