Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɔ́-tɪ̃́

This Proto-Yoruboid 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-Yoruboid

Etymology

Compare with Ayere ɔ́ntɛ̀, perhaps related to Urhobo udi, also compare with Edo ọ́tẹn

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ́.tɪ̃́/

Noun

*ɔ́-tɪ̃́

1. any alcoholic drink; liquor
2. palm wine

   Synonym: *ɛ́-mʊ̃

Descendants

• Ifè: ɔtí
• Igala: ọ́tẹ́
• Yoruba: ọtí, ọtín
• Ekiti Yoruba: ọtị́n
• SE Yoruba: ọtẹ́n