Modelling concepts and semantic change
In 2015, we compared two tools developed to address spelling variation in early modern English: VARD and MorphAdorner. This post documents some of that work, outlining how the design and intent of the two tools affects their impact. The Sheffield
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This post from 2015 outlines the challenge posed by non-standard spelling in early modern English with particular attention to Early English Books Online. It introduces two tools developed by others in order to assist searching and other language-based research: VARD
Read moreThe Linguistic DNA blog is a space for those working on the project to reflect on methodology, findings, and other aspects of the project in an informal way. Fraser, Iona, and Seth (the research associates) will be taking it in
Read moreThe Glasgow contingent of the Linguistic DNA team are ‘on tour’ this month, with engagements in Canterbury, Newcastle, and Lancaster. Details: Marc Alexander will speak on “Insipidity and taste in Early Modern English” at the Poetics and Linguistics Association (PALA) conference
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