Re: Ligurian

From: Tavi
Message: 69547
Date: 2012-05-09

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, Bhrihskwobhloukstroy bhrihstlobhrouzghdhroy@ wrote:
>
> I immediately dare to propose a case.
> Between Barzio and Primaluna there's Pasturo, cf. Oir. 1 cas
> 'curly, intricate', Middle Ir. 2 úr 'green': PIE *kwösto-puh2ro- >
> *kwösto-pu:ro- > PC *kwasto-[p]u:ro- > Gaulish *pastou:ro- > Latin
> *Pastouru- > *Pastu:ru-.
> Do You have objections?
>
Yes, the Celtic etymon for the first member is wrong, as it's *kasso- (Matasovic^).

> If anyone had exposed a theory like my one, implying a localization for PIE according to independently
> founded sound-laws, I would have thought "Very interesting! Tell us more; I'm very curious"... The exact
> opposite has happened.
>
Well, you've received two independent *negative* peer reviews. This should make you think there's somehting wrong with your theory.