Where does “taan” come from?
taan (Ahtna) comes from Proto-Athabaskan tan — A classificatory root for elongated objects, containers, and their contents.
taan (Ahtna): A classificatory root for elongated and enclosed objects
Definitions
- A classificatory root for elongated and enclosed objects
Ancestry of “taan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Athabaskan | tan | A classificatory root for elongated objects, containers, and their contents |