Re: Ligurian

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, Bhrihskwobhloukstroy <bhrihstlobhrouzghdhroy@...> wrote:

> Yes, of course; borm- from *bhor-m- (root *bher- 'boil', Latin
> ferueo) borbo- is of multiple origin; Celtic *borbo- (Irish borb)
> < PIE *bhorgwo- 'bitter' also comes into play and for borboro-
> ± 'mud' Old Indic barbara- and gargara- as well

You meant to say Old Indic *barbura-*, a (possible) word for water, didn't you? This can be connected with the meaning 'mud': cp. Greek borboros 'slime' > 'filth', Illyrian barba- 'swamp' (in the toponym Metubarbis), Albanian berrak 'swampy soil'.

Regards,
Francesco Brighenti