Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/kas-

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

Uncertain. Possibly related to Latin gerō (“carry, bring”), Latin gestō (“wear”), Old Irish gall (“rock, pillar”) (< *gaslâ).

Verb

*kas-

1. to throw; bring up; toss

Derived terms

• *kasą/*kazą
• *kastōną
• *kasuz/*kastuz (pile, heap) (> Old Norse kǫs/kǫstr)