Reconstruction:Proto-Mongolic/hunu-

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This Proto-Mongolic 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-Mongolic

Etymology

The *h- is confirmed by Eastern Yughur, Mongguor, and Baoan; it can presently not be explained as a case of secondary development. Could be a case of older *h- in some Qinghai-Gansu languages only. A rare case of disagreement between Baoan and Dongxiang.

Verb

*hunu-

  1. to ride on horseback, to mount

Descendants

References

  • Nugteren, Hans (2011) Mongolic phonology and the Qinghai-Gansu languages (dissertation)‎, Utrecht: LOT, page 364