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Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/liþuz
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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
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]
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈli.θuz/
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 | |
Descendants
References
- 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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