Reconstruction:Proto-Oceanic/paʀane

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This Proto-Oceanic 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-Oceanic

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Etymology

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From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *baʀani (brave, bold; dare to do).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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*paʀane

  1. to be brave, be bold
  2. to dare

Descendants

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  • Western Oceanic
    • Meso-Melanesian
      • Northwest Solomonic
        • Cheke Holo: frane
        • Roviana: varane
  • Central-Eastern Oceanic
    • Micronesian

References

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