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Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/winistraz

This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed words 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

Etymology

As with many words for 'left', this word was probably a taboo formation from *winiz (friend), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *wen- (to strive for, wish for, desire, love).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwi.nis.trɑz/

Adjective

*winistraz

  1. left (opposite of right)

Inflection


Antonyms

Derived terms

  • Old English: winestra
  • Old Frisian: winister, winstere, wenster
  • Old Saxon: winistar
  • Old High German: winistar, winstar
    • Middle High German: winster
      • German: winster
  • Old Norse: vinstri
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