Where does “kauss” come from?
kauss (Latvian) comes from Proto-Balto-Slavic káuˀtei, from Proto-Indo-European kowh₂-, from Proto-Indo-European kewh₂- — to hit, to strike; to forge.
kauss (Latvian): cup, goblet, bowl; ladle; scale, pan
Definitions
- cup, goblet, bowl; ladle; scale, pan
Ancestry of “kauss”, step by step
kauss traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Balto-Slavic káuˀtei
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Balto-Slavic | káuˀtei | — |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | kowh₂- | to beat |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | kewh₂- | to hit, to strike; to forge |
via Middle Low German kouwese
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Low German | kouwese | — |