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Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/masōną

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

Etymology

Perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *(s)meh₂- (to beckon, enchant), related to Bulgarian мая (maja, to hesitate, be amazed).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑ.sɔː.nɑ̃/

Verb

*masōną

  1. to labour, struggle with, be confused

Inflection

Descendants

  • Proto-West Germanic: *masōn
  • Old Norse: masa
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