Re: [tied] Re: gwen etymology

No, Sansk. kanya is cognate of Greek kainos "new, young" and Lat re-cens
"recent" < *ken-

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> > From: Eris
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> > Sanskrit jani wife
> > Sanskrit gana/gna woman/goddess
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> There is also the very common Skr. 'kanya'/'kan' - girl.
> This occurs in Avestan also. Could this be a cognate of gwen?
> Regards,
> Anirban
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