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Lekhitic languages - Definition and Overview

The Lechitic languages include three or possibly four languages spoken in eastern Europe, principally in Poland. (The precise classification of Slovincian is somewhat disputed). This language group is a branch of the larger West Slavic language family. The Lekhitic group includes:

  • Polish- (SIL Code, PQL; ISO 639-1 code, pl; ISO 639-2 code, pol)
  • Kashubian - (SIL Code, CSB; ISO 639-2 code, csb)
  • Slovincian - an extinct dialect of Kashubian
  • Polabian- extinct - (SIL Code, POX; ISO 639-2 code, sla)

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

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Example Usage of languages
regynalonglank: lyrical translations and other languages of the heart fill me with ancient purpose renewed
deililly: @Pochyemu Yeah I suspect we are just swearing away at each other in our different languages. Classy ladies that we are!
RoiieOiie: Alexander from U-kiss speaks 7 different languages ..... ="< lucky dude
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