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Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/hairaz

This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed words 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

From Proto-Indo-European *ḱēy(w)-, *ḱyē(w)- (grey, dark). Cognate with Old Irish cīar (dark).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxɑi̯.rɑz/

Adjective

*hairaz

  1. grey
  2. (figuratively) aged; old; lofty; distinguished

Inflection


Descendants

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