Reconstruction:Proto-Mixtec/yúų̀

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This Proto-Mixtec 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-Mixtec

Etymology

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Noun

*yúų̀

  1. town

Descendants

  • Alcozauca Mixtec: ñùù
  • Chayuco Mixtec: ñūù
  • San Juan Colorado Mixtec: ñúu
  • San Miguel el Grande Mixtec: ñuū
  • Teposcolula Mixtec: ñuu
  • Yosondúa Mixtec: ñuu

References

  • Dürr, Michael (1987) “A preliminary reconstruction of the Proto-Mixtec tonal system”, in Indiana, volume 11, →DOI, pages 19–61:39) *yúų̀ / "town"
  • Josserand, Judy Kathryn (1983) Mixtec Dialect History, Tulane University:100) pueblo / town / *yuu̱