Contionary:caïhan

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Aeranir

Etymology

From Proto-Iscaric *kaizjeɣām, from Proto-Maro-Ephenian *ḱr₂ei̯s-.

The perfective stem caervis is found in older inscriptions, but was reformed to match the other forms lacking r.

Pronunciation

  • (Classical, c. 1900 BCA) IPA: /ˈkajːiɦan/ [ˈkajːɪʕãˑ]
  • (Late, c. 1300 BCA) IPA: /ˈkajːeɦan/ [ˈkaɟːea]

Verb

caïhan (intransitive; indicative caīs, potential caestās, desiderative caesis, perfective caevis)

  1. (result verb) to cut, smash, tear, or break into frayed or jagged pieces