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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

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Etymology

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Of uncertain origin; Kroonen considers the word as cognate with *limuz (limb).[1] Other theories include derivation 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.[2] Given the variety of forms, which are difficult to reconcile as inherited, origin in a substrate language is possible.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*liþuz m

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

Inflection

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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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Derived terms

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Descendants

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References

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  1. ^ Guus Kroonen (2013) “*liþu-”, in Alexander Lubotsky, editor, Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Germanic (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 11)‎[1], Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN, page 340
  2. ^ Philippa, Marlies, Debrabandere, Frans, Quak, Arend, Schoonheim, Tanneke, van der Sijs, Nicoline (2003–2009) “lid”, in Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands[2] (in Dutch), Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press