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<small><sup>1</sup> | <small><sup>1</sup> The reclassification of Classical Minhast has received especially scathing criticism from native Minhast grammarians and linguists. Notice that Classical Minhast has moved from its basal position, as depicted in traditional phylogenies, to the Highland sub-branch of the Northern dialect branch. Proto-Minhast now occupies the basal position, making the tree consistent with the hypothesis that the Stone Speaker branch is a separate language. | ||
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<small><sup>2</sup> | <small><sup>2</sup> Dr. Tashunka also notes that Minhast numerology plays an important role: the number 12 is a fortuitous number, portending good fortune. </small> | ||
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<small><sup>3</sup> | <small><sup>3</sup> We have an exact date when the Salmonic sub-branch split into the Salmon and Wolf Speaker dialects: The Salmon Speaker - Horse Speaker War of 1472</small> | ||
<small><sup>4</sup> Modern Standard Minhast, although created as a "compromise" dialect with elements from both Upper and Lower Minhast dialects, nevertheless has a grammar that is mostly from Upper Minhast sources.</small> | <small><sup>4</sup> Modern Standard Minhast, although created as a "compromise" dialect with elements from both Upper and Lower Minhast dialects, nevertheless has a grammar that is mostly from Upper Minhast sources.</small> | ||