*laiwaz
Runic: ᛚᚨᛁᚹᚨᛉ Pronunciation: /ˈlɑi̯.wɑz/noun · neuter · z-stem
Meanings
lark
Etymology
According to Kuiper, from a European substratum (substrate) word, possibly a Celto-Germanic root shared with Gaulish *alawda (‘skylark’); compare Latin alauda (‘lark’).
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nom. | laiwaz | laiwizō |
| Acc. | laiwaz | laiwizō |
| Gen. | laiwiziz | laiwizǫ̂ |
| Dat. | laiwizi | laiwizumaz |
| Inst. | laiwizē | laiwizumiz |
| Voc. | laiwaz | laiwizō |
Descendants
- *lëivo (Proto-Finnic)