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Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/liþuz

This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Germanic

Etymology

Unknown, no known cognates outside Germanic. Perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-, *leyH- (“to bend”). A relationship with Latin lituus is sometimes suggested, but is doubtful as it is likely a loanword from Etruscan.[1] Given the variety of forms, which are difficult to reconcile as inherited, origin in a substrate language is possible.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈli.θuz/

Noun

*liþuz m

  1. a bend
    Synonyms: *baugaz, *buhtiz
  2. a joint
    Synonyms: *gawissiz, *knukô
  3. a body part, limb, member
    Synonym: *limuz

Inflection
u-stemDeclension of *liþuz (u-stem)
singular plural
nominative *liþuz *liþiwiz
vocative *liþu *liþiwiz
accusative *liþų *liþunz
genitive *liþauz *liþiwǫ̂
dative *liþiwi *liþumaz
instrumental *liþū *liþumiz

Derived terms

Descendants

References
  1. Philippa, Marlies, Debrabandere, Frans, Quak, Arend, Schoonheim, Tanneke, van der Sijs, Nicoline (2003–2009) “lid”, in Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands‎ (in Dutch), Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press
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