multal quantifier and paucal quantifier?

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I came across 'multal quantifier and paucal quantifier" in Quirk (1985:384)'s book, however, there is no clear introduction about them. What are exactly these two categories of quantifiers and the differences?

I expect some experts can say sth. about it here.

Much thanks.
 
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Paucal quantifiers in the present investigation are defined as non-numerical quantifying expressions that refer to small quantities. The quantifiers under investigation are: a few, few, a bit, a little bit, little, a little, and several. Paucal quantifiers are contrasted to multal quantifiers, which refer to large quantities, e.g. a lot, many, and much.
http://www.rakenduslingvistika.ee/ul/files/Ruzaite_ERYa5_pp239-250.pdf
 
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Goldking, Thank you very much for the explanation and document provided.
 
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