Contionary:*-əj

Proto-Cuyic

This entry contains reconstructed words and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Alternative forms

• -j (after vowels)

Etymology

Likely from a merger of Proto-Indo-European *-trom and *-ótr̥.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /-əd͡ʒ/

Suffix

*-əj n

1. attaches to the stems of verbs and sometimes nouns to derive nouns of instruments and tools

Descendants

• Old Oypatha: -人 (-ëj)
• Old Incene: ـث‎ (-ɨṯ)