Re: PIE initial *a

Piotr, we all know that in -*ak^-, the 'Laryngeal' Theory supposes that *H2
colors -*ék^- to -*ák^-.

My question is: does the 'Laryngeal' Theory assume that _all_ PIE initial
*a- stems from this combination only or does it regard some initial *a- as
being from an original short *a-?

Of course, I would be interested in your opinion if it differs from the
standard 'Laryngeal' Theory stance.


Patrick

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