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Abstract

Abstract

-doubling is a widely attested phenomenon in sign languages. Several analyses are found in the literature assuming, for example, base-generation of one of the doubles or making (heavy) use of remnant movement. Using data from German Sign Language, this article discusses the possibility that the structure might be derived from a relative clause embedded under a -question which finally undergoes sluicing. It will be argued that such an account correctly predicts the distribution of the -phrases found in German Sign Language doubling constructions.

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