aizto

Basque

Alternative forms

Etymology

A connection to haitz (“stone”) was formerly proposed but is now thought unlikely; see that entry for more. Roncalese ainzto would point to Proto-Basque *anezto.[1]

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /ai̯s̻to/, [ai̯s̻.t̪o̞]

Noun

aizto inan

  1. knife (weapon)

Declension

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

References
  1. “aizto” in Etymological Dictionary of Basque by R. L. Trask, sussex.ac.uk

Further reading
  • “aizto” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • "aizto" in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], euskaltzaindia.eus
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