Where does “*algā́ˀ” come from?
*algā́ˀ (Proto-Balto-Slavic) comes from Proto-Indo-European h₂elgʷʰ- — to be worth; value; gain; to cost, have value.
*algā́ˀ (Proto-Balto-Slavic): pay, wage
Definitions
- pay, wage
Ancestry of “*algā́ˀ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂elgʷʰ- | to be worth; value; gain; to cost, have value |