Old Polish edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *aščerica. First attested in c. 1455.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): (10th–15th CE) /jɛʃʲt͡ʃʲɛr̝it͡sa/
  • IPA(key): (15th CE) /jɛʃʲt͡ʃʲɛr̝it͡sa/

Noun edit

jeszczerzyca f

  1. lizard (reptile)
    Synonyms: jaszczórka, jeszczórka
    • 1876-1929 [c. 1455], Vatroslav Jagić, editor, Archiv für slavische Philologie[1], volume XIV, Miechów, Kruchowo, page 490:
      De reptilibus: yesczerzycza lacerta
      [De reptilibus: jeszczerzyca lacerta]

Further reading edit