Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/duttaz

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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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Unknown. Perhaps of onomatopoeic origin, also compare Dutch doetje (silly person, softie).[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*duttaz m

  1. wisp; tuft of grass or grain
  2. bundle; group; clod clump

Inflection

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masculine a-stemDeclension of *duttaz (masculine a-stem)
singular plural
nominative *duttaz *duttōz, *duttōs
vocative *dutt *duttōz, *duttōs
accusative *duttą *duttanz
genitive *duttas, *duttis *duttǫ̂
dative *duttai *duttamaz
instrumental *duttō *duttamiz

Derived terms

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Descendants

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References

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  1. ^ N. van Wijk (1936 [1912]), Franck's Etymologisch woordenboek der Nederlandsche taal, 2e druk, Den Haag, "lisdodde"