laou

Breton

/ˈlɔw/

noun
Definitions
  • lice

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Breton lou inherited from Proto-Celtic *luwā derived from Proto-Indo-European *lewH- (sever, untie, set free, separate, loosen, lose, cut, cut apart), *lewH- (sever, untie, set free, separate, loosen, lose, cut, cut apart).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*lewH-

Gloss

sever, untie, set free, separate, loosen, lose, cut, cut apart

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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