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====First Declension==== | ====First Declension==== | ||
The first declension (called the ''a-stem'' or ''alpha declension'') comprises the largest class of nouns. It is derived from both PIE athematic a(eh₂)-stems and o-stems | The first declension (called the ''a-stem'' or ''alpha declension'') comprises the largest class of nouns. It is derived from both PIE athematic a(eh₂)-stems and o-stems. The first part of this declension is comprised mainly of feminine nouns with a long alpha (-αα) at the end of the stem. It also includes a small group of masculine nouns. | ||
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