An essay on the origin of language, based on modern researches, and especially on the works of M. RenanNote 234 — Chapter VIII · THE LAWS OF PROGRESS IN LANGUAGE.Reading editionAs אָב father, אֵם mother, אָח brother, הר mountain, יָד hand, יוֹם day, &c.◇Copy noteReturn to CHAPTER VIII. THE LAWS OF PROGRESS IN LANGUAGE.