pied-piping

English

Coined by John Robert Ross in reference to the Pied Piper of Hamelin, mythical figure who lured rats (and children) by playing his flute.

pied-piping (uncountable)

(linguistics) A phenomenon of syntax whereby a focused expression takes an entire encompassing phrase with it when it is "moved".

单词	pied-piping
释义	pied-piping English Etymology Coined by John Robert Ross in reference to the Pied Piper of Hamelin, mythical figure who lured rats (and children) by playing his flute. Noun pied-piping (uncountable) (linguistics) A phenomenon of syntax whereby a focused expression takes an entire encompassing phrase with it when it is "moved".
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