Reconstruction:Proto-Tsezian/nɔcʰǝ

This Proto-Tsezian 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-Tsezian

Etymology

Cognate with Proto-Avaro-Andian *noc’ːi (louse).

Noun

*nɔcʰǝ class 3

  1. louse

Inflection

Declension of *nɔcʰǝ (ᴀ-series)
singular
absolutive *nɔcʰǝ
ergative *nɨcʰV
genitive I *nɨcʰVs:
II *nɨcʰVlɔ
dative *nɨcʰVl
instrumental *nɨcʰVd

Descendants

  • East Tsezian:
    • Bezhta:
    • Hunzib: на̇цә (nåcə)
  • West Tsezian: