Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/swefaną

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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 *swep-. Originally either a zero-grade present, or possibly an aorist-present.

Pronunciation

Verb

*swefaną

  1. to sleep
    Synonym: *slēpaną

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