Jun 26, 2011
Bert Vaux theorizes that Homshetsma can allow us a glimpse of "pure" Armenian since: a) it is not a written language and therefore has not undergone influence from classical or literary dialects. b) it retains archaisms found in classical and middle Armenian.
Bert Vaux. "Part III Language: Homshetsma: The Language of the Armenians of Hamshen." The Hemshin: History, Society and Identity in the Highlands of Northeast Turkey (Caucasus World: Peoples of the Caucasus). Hovann H. Simonian. 265-266.