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Abstract

Abstract

The use of ནས་ - to mark cross-clausal co-reference in Version I of the Old Tibetan reveals accusative alignment in Tibetan syntax, which in turn vindicates the notion of ‘subject’ applied to Tibetan.

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Keyword(s): accusative; co-reference; Old Tibetan; switch reference; Tibetan
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