*terwaz
Runic: ᛏᛖᚱᚹᚨᛉ Pronunciation: /ˈter.wɑz/noun · masculine · a-stem
Meanings
- handle of resinous wood
- spear
Etymology
From Pre-Germanic *derwos, derived from or related to *terwą (‘tar’), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *deru- (‘wood’).
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nom. | terwaz | terwōz, terwōs |
| Acc. | terwą | terwanz |
| Gen. | terwas, tirwis | terwǫ̂ |
| Dat. | terwai | terwamaz |
| Inst. | terwō | terwamiz |
| Voc. | terw | terwōz, terwōs |
Descendants
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tjǫrr (Old Norse)
- tjor, tjur (Swedish)