The Title Lexemes Khan, Khān and Khаtn in the Definition Dictionary of the Kalmyk Heroic Epic of Jangar
https://doi.org/10.22162/2500-1523-2017-10-5-16
Abstract
The article examines the thematic group ‘titles’ in the context of development of the Definition Dictionary of the Kalmyk Heroic Epic of Jangar, and analyzes the title lexemes khan, khān, khatn.
The frequency of use of the titles allows to identify their place in the language of the Oirats — ancestors of the Kalmyks, a detailed study of the titles helps determine the meanings of some rare titles (e.g., söltg ‘prince possessing no subjects’), as the Jangar epic is probably the only remaining source they can be borrowed from for studies.
Compilation of dictionary entries containing title denoting lexemes as header words with application of all illustrative examples from songs of the epic might be useful for researchers of the Kalmyk language and folklore, it may also be used in supplements to lexicographical works.
In modern Kalmyk, the title lexemes act as historicisms.
About the Author
N. Mulaeva
Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (Elista, Russian Federation)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ph. D. in Philology (Candidate of Philological Sciences), Research Associate, Department of Mongolian Philology
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Mulaeva N. The Title Lexemes Khan, Khān and Khаtn in the Definition Dictionary of the Kalmyk Heroic Epic of Jangar. Mongolian Studies. 2017;9(1):5-16. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22162/2500-1523-2017-10-5-16
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