Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/liþuz

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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[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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[edit]

Noun[edit]

*liþuz m

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

Inflection[edit]

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

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References[edit]

  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