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Disfodish Grammar — Grammar Entry Doctrine

Grammar entries in Disfodish describe rules, systems, and operators of the language: morphology, syntax, phonology, discourse operators, prosody, and other structural mechanisms. They are distinct from word entries, affix entries, and idiomatic constructions, each of which has its own doctrine.

1. Identity Block

Every grammar entry begins with an identity block that situates the rule within the Disfodish system.

• Name of Rule: The canonical name of the rule or system.
• Grammar Type: morphology / syntax / phonology / discourse / prosody / other.
• Scope: e.g. verb system, DOP system, alignment operators, prosodic attractors.
• Status: core rule / derived rule / contextual rule / experimental.

2. Definition Block

A concise explanation of what the rule is in Disfodish terms. This block defines the rule without yet describing how it is used.

• Core Definition: One or two sentences describing the rule.
• Domain: Where in the language it operates (verbs, clauses, DOPs, etc.).

3. Function Block

This block describes what the rule does in communication and structure.

• Communicative Function: What meanings or distinctions it encodes.
• Structural Function: How it shapes sentence or phrase structure.
• Prosodic Function: Any role in stress, rhythm, or sentence-based prosody.
• Semantic Function: Aspect, tense, modality, evidentiality, etc., if relevant.

4. Forms / Paradigm Block

This block contains the forms, patterns, or paradigms associated with the rule. It may be a table, list, or formula.

• Base Pattern: The general pattern or formula.
• Paradigm: If applicable, a full paradigm (e.g. person/number, cases, etc.).
• Notation: Any special marking conventions (e.g. accents used for prosodic focus only).

5. Usage Notes

This block describes how the rule behaves in actual use, including social and contextual factors.

• Register: Formal, intimate, public notices, ritual, etc.
• Frequency: Typical vs. marked usage.
• Constraints: Where it cannot or normally does not appear.
• Exceptions / Edge Cases: Any notable deviations.

6. Examples Block

Canonical examples using real Disfodish material. Examples should be minimal but representative.

• Example Sentences: Disfodish sentence, gloss (if needed), and translation.
• Focused Forms: Highlight the part of the sentence where the rule is realized.

7. Cross-References

Grammar entries are linked to other parts of the Disfodish system.

• Lexicon Entries: Relevant words (e.g. verbs used in paradigms).
• Related Grammar Entries: e.g. DOP system, aspectual operators, prosody doctrine.
• Constructions / Phrases: If the rule participates in larger constructions.
• Collaboration Records: Any TEF or Dreaming Archive records that gave rise to the rule.

8. Tags

Each grammar entry receives tags for indexing and cross-domain navigation.

• Core Tag: disfodish-grammar
• Optional Tags: e.g. protolinguistics, doctrine-communication, prosody, DOP-system, etc.

9. Workspace Block

This block records the creation and revision history of the entry.

• Created By: Names (e.g. Zachar & Copilot).
• Date: Creation date.
• Source: Oral description, experiment, TEF record, etc.
• Revisions: Brief notes on later changes.

10. HTML Template (Copy & Paste Into Dreamweaver)

Use the following HTML block to create any new Disfodish grammar entry. It is Dreamweaver-safe and formatted for direct insertion into a template.

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  <h1>Disfodish Grammar Entry: [NAME OF RULE]</h1>

  <h2>1. Identity Block</h2>
  <p><strong>Name of Rule:</strong> [Name]</p>
  <p><strong>Grammar Type:</strong> [morphology / syntax / phonology / discourse / prosody / other]</p>
  <p><strong>Scope:</strong> [e.g. verb system, DOP system, prosodic attractor]</p>
  <p><strong>Status:</strong> [core rule / derived rule / contextual rule]</p>

  <h2>2. Definition Block</h2>
  <p><strong>Core Definition:</strong> [Define the rule in Disfodish terms.]</p>
  <p><strong>Domain:</strong> [Where it operates: verbs, clauses, DOPs, etc.]</p>

  <h2>3. Function Block</h2>
  <p><strong>Communicative Function:</strong> [Meaning encoded]</p>
  <p><strong>Structural Function:</strong> [Effect on sentence structure]</p>
  <p><strong>Prosodic Function:</strong> [Role in stress / rhythm]</p>
  <p><strong>Semantic Function:</strong> [Aspect / tense / modality, if relevant]</p>

  <h2>4. Forms / Paradigm Block</h2>
  <p><strong>Base Pattern:</strong> [General pattern]</p>
  <pre>
[Paradigm table or list goes here]
  </pre>
  <p><strong>Notation:</strong> [Explain accents or special markings]</p>

  <h2>5. Usage Notes</h2>
  <p><strong>Register:</strong> [Formal / intimate / public notices / ritual]</p>
  <p><strong>Frequency:</strong> [Typical vs marked usage]</p>
  <p><strong>Constraints:</strong> [Where it cannot appear]</p>
  <p><strong>Exceptions:</strong> [Edge cases]</p>

  <h2>6. Examples Block</h2>
  <pre>
[Example 1]
[Example 2]
  </pre>

  <h2>7. Cross-References</h2>
  <p><strong>Lexicon Entries:</strong> [List relevant words]</p>
  <p><strong>Related Grammar Entries:</strong> [List related rules]</p>
  <p><strong>Constructions / Phrases:</strong> [If applicable]</p>
  <p><strong>Collaboration Records:</strong> [If applicable]</p>

  <h2>8. Tags</h2>
  <p><strong>Core Tag:</strong> disfodish-grammar</p>
  <p><strong>Optional Tags:</strong> [protolinguistics, doctrine-communication, etc.]</p>

  <h2>9. Workspace Block</h2>
  <p><strong>Created By:</strong> [Names]</p>
  <p><strong>Date:</strong> [Date]</p>
  <p><strong>Source:</strong> [Oral description / TEF record / etc.]</p>
  <p><strong>Revisions:</strong> [Notes]</p>

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