Reconstruction:Proto-Tungusic/kusǖn

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This Proto-Tungusic 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-Tungusic

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Etymology

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From Proto-Tungusic *kusǖ- (to fight) +‎ *-n.

Noun

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*kusǖn

  1. fight
  2. strength, power

Descendants

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  • Jurchenic:
    • Manchu: [script needed] (xusun)
  • Tungusic:
    • North Tungusic:
      • Evenki: [script needed] (kusīn)
      • Even: [script needed] (kusin)
      • Negidal: [script needed] (kusun)
    • South Tungusic:
      • Central:
        • Udihe: [script needed] (kuhi)
      • South-eastern:
        • Orok: [script needed] (kusu(n))
        • Ulch: [script needed] (kusu(n))
        • Nanai: [script needed] (kusũ)

References

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