Etymology

sound law

Today it means: A rule that describes historical sound change (the change in pronunciation of a given sound or cluster of sounds) in the development of a language. Full definition →

First used 19th c.German Lautgesetz
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  1. German · calque ofLautgesetz
  2. English todaysound law

Calque of German Lautgesetz.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A rule that describes historical sound change (the change in pronunciation of a given sound or cluster of sounds) in the development of a language.

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