Reconstruction:Proto-Edekiri/i-gùrè

This Proto-Edekiri 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-Edekiri

Etymology

From unknown origin, likely an Edekiri innovation, compare with synonymous term *a-ɣéré, also an innovation.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ī.ɡù.ɾè/

Noun

*i-gùrè

1. village

   Synonym: *á-jà

2. barn, hut

   Synonym: *a-ɣéré

Descendants

• Proto-SEY-Itsekiri
  • Itsekiri: igùrè
  • Ijebu Yoruba: egurè
  • Ondo Yoruba: eguè
• Proto-Yoruba: *e-gurè
  • Ekiti Yoruba: egurè
  • Yoruba: egurè