Where does “ẓab” come from?
ẓab (Kohistani Shina) comes from Sanskrit द्रव्य, from Sanskrit द्रु, from Proto-Indo-European drew-, from Proto-Indo-European dóru, from Proto-Indo-European deru- — firm, solid; wood; be firm, hard, solid.
ẓab (Kohistani Shina): dowry, brideprice
Definitions
- dowry, brideprice
Ancestry of “ẓab”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | द्रव्य | derived from or relating to a tree; tree-like or... |
| 2 | Sanskrit | द्रु | wood or any wooden implement; a tree or branch |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | drew- | hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dóru | tree |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | deru- | firm, solid; wood; be firm, hard, solid |