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Word Pairs in Old Norse Poetry - Swedish History Magazine

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Pairs of words joined by a conjunction – often marked by alliteration or rhyme – are a widespread phenomenon in the Germanic languages. We use them every day, in expressions such as peace and quiet and happiness. They are not only expressive, but they say something about our time and our lives, and about how we organize our thoughts. Their use is deeply rooted in these languages and their poetic traditions. Source
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Pairs of words joined by a conjunction – often marked by alliteration or rhyme – are a widespread phenomenon in the Germanic languages. We use them every day, in expressions such as peace and quiet and happiness. They are not only expressive, but they say something about our time and our lives, and about how we organize our thoughts. Their use is deeply rooted in these languages and their poetic traditions. Source

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svenskhistoria.se broke the news in on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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