бой

Russian

noun+
Definitions
  • beating, breakage
  • battle, combat, engagement
  • fight, fighting, struggle
  • striking (of a clock)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *bojь inherited from Proto-Indo-European *bʰoyh₂ós.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰoyh₂ós

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