Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/wiʀi

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This Proto-Malayo-Polynesian 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-Malayo-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Austronesian *wiʀi.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /wiʀi/

Adjective

*wiʀi

left (the west side of the body when one is facing north)

Derived terms

Descendants

Central Malayo-Polynesian:
- Kedang: weri
- Nauete: weli
- Sika: wiri
- → Eritai: wiri
Western Malayo-Polynesian:
- Proto-Philippine: *wiʀi
  - Arta: wigi
  - Ati: wele
  - Ilongot: wili
  - Sambali: wili
  - Yogad: wigi
Kedayan: weri

Further reading

Blust's Austronesian Comparative Dictionary - *wiRi

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