pied-piping

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Etymology

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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

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pied-piping (uncountable)

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