lemÌc. Lemizh grammar and dictionary

Lemizh / English dictionary


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qnexà.

to save (up) something (money, valuable things)-acc

Usage notes

The original meaning of this Ethiynic loan is saving (i.e. not spending or giving away) or saving up (accumulating) money or valuables. It can, however, freely be used for anything that is deemed valuable, including breath, time, memories, etc.

Etymology

Eth þnejxa ‘something conserved or preserved’
PWald *snéih‑a ‘preserved food’, nominalisation, full-grade thematic present of
PIE *snei̯gʷʰ‑ ‘adhere; snow’

doublet of snàw.

Cognates

Eng snow, Lat nix ‘snow’