Where does “nił-” come from?
nił- (Ahtna) comes from Proto-Athabaskan *niɬ- — An reciprocal prefix; each other.
nił- (Ahtna): Marks an reciprocal possessor; each other's
Definitions
- Marks an reciprocal possessor; each other's
Ancestry of “nił-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Athabaskan | *niɬ- | An reciprocal prefix; each other |