Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/þistilaz
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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 edit
Etymology edit
Perhaps from pre-Germanic Proto-Indo-European *(s)teyg- (“to pierce, prick, be sharp”) + *-sd-, with the Germanic suffix *-ilaz. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) Compare *mistilaz for the formation.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
*þistilaz m
Inflection edit
| masculine a-stemDeclension of *þistilaz (masculine a-stem) | |||
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| singular | plural | ||
| nominative | *þistilaz | *þistilōz, *þistilōs | |
| vocative | *þistil | *þistilōz, *þistilōs | |
| accusative | *þistilą | *þistilanz | |
| genitive | *þistilas, *þistilis | *þistilǫ̂ | |
| dative | *þistilai | *þistilamaz | |
| instrumental | *þistilō | *þistilamiz | |