Re: Latin -idus as from dH- too

Saussure was an important pioneer, and deserves our utmost gratitude.


Patrick

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> From: Patrick Ryan
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> The root to which -*tér is appended is *po:(H)(i)-, 'protect'.
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> Patrick
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> Great news.
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> So pH3-ter became Greek pater.
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> I guess Saussure had a good laugh.
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> Arnaud
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