Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/þramjō

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

Derived from *þramuz (“edge, border”).

Noun

*þramjō f

1. spear; javelin

Declension

ō-stemDeclension of *þramjō (ō-stem)
	singular	plural
nominative	*þramjō	*þramjôz
vocative	*þramjō	*þramjôz
accusative	*þramjǭ	*þramjōz
genitive	*þramjōz	*þramjǫ̂
dative	*þramjōi	*þramjōmaz
instrumental	*þramjō	*þramjōmiz

Usage notes

This word is attested by Tacitus in a Latin borrowing as framea as meaningspear/javelin; the change of þ- to f is likely due to the Latin speakers mishearing the sound, compare the h- in Herminōnēs.

Descendants

• → Latin: framea
• Old Norse: þremjar (plural only)
  • Icelandic: þremjar (plural only)