[tied] Re: PIE comparative

> If the comparative and the superlative are not based directly on
> adjectival stems but rather on related nouns, they are formations
> parallel to Skt. bala-stHa- 'powerful, vigorous' (= 'in a position

of

> strength'), only more archaic.
>

Would such a solution work for Nordwestblock placenames in -st ?


Torsten