Reconstruction:Proto-Yupik/uʀniʀ-

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This Proto-Yupik 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-Yupik

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Etymology

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Possibly from Proto-Eskimo *uqliʀ- (to take aim at) (which would make this a doublet of *uqłiʀ-).

Verb

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*uʀniʀ-

  1. to take aim

Descendants

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  • Alutiiq: urnir (to get into position to shoot or spear)
  • Yup'ik: urnir (to take aim, to get ready to act)

References

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