Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/snellaz

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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

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Possibly from Pre-Germanic *snedʰlos, from Proto-Indo-European *snedʰ- (to cut), a root probably also attested in *snadō (cut, wound). If so, the meaning might have developed from "cutting" > "eager to cut" > "eager, active, quick, brave (in battle)". For the assimilation of -dl- to -ll-, see also *stallaz, *knullaz, *trullōną.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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*snellaz

  1. active, bold, quick

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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