Simplex generic toponyms in four English-speaking jurisdictions

Jan Tent

doi:10.1080/00277738.2020.1731243

Simplex generic toponyms in four English-speaking jurisdictions

Jan Tent

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Abstract

Toponymic literature generally recognizes three main structures in English: those with a specific + generic element (e.g. Tweed River, Mount White); those that consist of a specific element alone (e.g. Perth, Washington); and less commonly, those with a generic element preceded by the definite article (e.g. The Bend, The Bluff). There are of course combinations and variations on these three (e.g. The Maiden Mountain, Valley of the Giants). Very rarely has the existence of toponyms comprising solely a generic term (e.g. Pinnacle, Sugarloaf) been mentioned or discussed. This survey investigates the occurrence and use of such toponyms in four English-speaking regions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	17-31
Number of pages	15
Journal	Names
Volume	68
Issue number	1
Early online date	2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00277738.2020.1731243
Publication status	Published - 2 Jan 2020

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specific/generic element
geographic feature term
proprialisation
simplex generic toponyms

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