Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/neutaną

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

Proto-Germanic

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *newd- (to seize; grasp; use). Cognate with Lithuanian naudà (utility, usefulness, note),[1] as well as perhaps Proto-Slavic *nùďa (need, necessity).

Pronunciation

Verb

*neutaną[2][3]

  1. (with genitive) to use, to make use of
  2. (with genitive) to enjoy (the use of)

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References

  1. ^ Guus Kroonen (2013) “*neutan-”, in Alexander Lubotsky, editor, Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Germanic (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 11)‎, Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN, page 389
  2. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named EDPG
  3. ^ Vladimir Orel (2003) “*neutanan”, in A Handbook of Germanic Etymology, Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN, page 285