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The characteristics of Lechitic languages are:

  • Mutation of Proto-Slavic ''ě'', ''e'', ''ę'' before Alveolar s into ''a'', ''o'', ''ą'' {Link without Title} .

  • Continuation of Proto-Slavic ''dj'', ''gě'', ''gi'' as ''dz'' ''dze'' [ʒe , ''dzy'' [ʒy].

  • Lack of ''g'' → ''h'' transition.

  • Preservation of Nasal Vowel s.


The term ''Lechitic'' derives from the name of Lech , the legendary ancestor of the Lechitic peoples and founder of Poland.


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