Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/lauþrą
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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
From Proto-Indo-European *lówh₃trom (“that which is used for washing”), from Proto-Indo-European *lewh₃- (“to wash, bathe”). Equivalent to unattested *leuþaną + *-þrą. Cognate with Ancient Greek λουτρόν (loutrón, “a bath, wash-room”), Old Irish lóathar (“wash-basin”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
*lauþrą n
Inflection edit
| neuter a-stemDeclension of *lauþrą (neuter a-stem) | |||
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| singular | plural | ||
| nominative | *lauþrą | *lauþrō | |
| vocative | *lauþrą | *lauþrō | |
| accusative | *lauþrą | *lauþrō | |
| genitive | *lauþras, *lauþris | *lauþrǫ̂ | |
| dative | *lauþrai | *lauþramaz | |
| instrumental | *lauþrō | *lauþramiz | |