Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/waiþiz

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 *weyh₁- (to desire; move toward; pursue).

Noun edit

*waiþiz m

  1. catch
  2. hunt

Inflection edit

i-stemDeclension of *waiþiz (i-stem)
singular plural
nominative *waiþiz *waiþīz
vocative *waiþi *waiþīz
accusative *waiþį *waiþinz
genitive *waiþīz *waiþijǫ̂
dative *waiþī *waiþimaz
instrumental *waiþī *waiþimiz

Descendants edit

  • Old Norse: veiði