Re: derivations of and <(d')apoi>

On Wed, Dec 24, 2003, at 11:41 AM, m_iacomi wrote:

> Well, to clarify all, one has to say that derivation of Common
> Romanian "*depã/dipã" is straightforward; the further evolution
> towards modern DR form is rather uncommon but not surprising at
> all. At any rate, the word "impossible" does not apply.
>
> Marius Iacomi

I confirm the existence of the variant <dîpã>
at least in an western area of DR (namely in the
Bihor county). A variant which I forgot to mention
in my latest post.

BTW: a merry Christmas, a happy new year as well
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George