lemÌc. Lemizh grammar and dictionary

Lemizh / English dictionary


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stnàt.

to make sparrows (also a constellation in the region of Camelopardalis’, the Giraffe’s, head; see appendix, Constellations)

Usage notes

In modern usage, this word is also loosely applied to other small birds.

Etymology

NLem skont‑a
LMLem, MLem skont‑yr
OLem skont‑
PLem *skont‑ ‘little bird, sparrow’
PIE *skₔk‑ónt‑s ‘jumping’, Narten present active participle of
  PIE *skek‑ ‘move quickly, jump’

doublet of qàxk.

Cognates

Ger ge‑schehen ‘happen’, Eng chic (via Fr chic and Ger schick ‘elegant’)