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Aromanian
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Etymology 1
Either derived from the verb in the second etymology below, or possibly from a Vulgar Latin *lecanis, from Ancient Greek λεκάνη (lekánē). Compare Romanian leagăn.
Noun
leagãn n (plural leagãni or leagãne)
- cradle
- swing
Synonyms
Etymology 2
Either from the above noun or from a Vulgar Latin *liginō, from Latin ligō. Compare Romanian legăna, leagăn.
Verb
leagãn first-singular present indicative (past participle liginatã)
- (reflexive) to rock
- (reflexive) to swing
- (transitive) to rock or dandle a baby
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