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Reconstruction:Proto-Italic/forktis

This Proto-Italic 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-Italic

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *bʰerǵʰ- (to rise, high, hill) or Proto-Indo-European *dʰerǵʰ- (to bind fast, to be firm, strong).

Adjective

*forktis

  1. (physically) strong, powerful
  2. (figuratively), firm, resolute, steadfast, stout
  3. (figuratively), courageous, brave

Declension

Descendants

  • Old Latin: forctis
    • Latin: fortis (see there for further descendants)

References

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