leagãn

See also: leagan and leagăn

Aromanian

Alternative forms

• leagãnu

Etymology 1

Either derived from the verb in the second etymology below, or possibly from a Vulgar Latin *lecanis, from Ancient Greek λεκάνη (lekánē). Compare Romanian leagăn.

Noun

leagãn n (plural leagãni or leagãne)

1. cradle
2. swing

Synonyms

• (cradle): cunji, cunã, sãrmãnitsã, trocnã, nitsã, mãnushi, nanã

Etymology 2

Either from the above noun or from a Vulgar Latin *liginō, from Latin ligō. Compare Romanian legăna, leagăn.

Verb

leagãn first-singular present indicative (past participle liginatã)

1. (reflexive) to rock
2. (reflexive) to swing
3. (transitive) to rock or dandle a baby

Related terms

• liginari/liginare
• lãgãnari
• liginat
• lãgãnat