Re: Latin _ursus_ (was: HORSA vs. EXWA)

At 10:58:26 AM on Thursday, January 24, 2013, Tavi wrote:

> --- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, "Brian M. Scott" wrote:

>>> AFAIK, only a "satem" language would develop a sibilant

>>> from a former affricate,

>> PIE *TsT > PGmc. *ss

> I meant an *uncondicioned* development.

That *is* an unconditioned development.

> It's a pity nobody here has considered my proposal that
> Hittite hart(ag)ga- mightn't be the reflex of a "thorny
> cluster".

It obviously *was* considered, since evidence was offered
against it.