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Where does “-lausaz” come from?

-lausaz (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Germanic lausaz, from Proto-Indo-European lewH- — louse.

-lausaz (Proto-Germanic): -less, lacking, devoid of

Definitions

  1. -less, lacking, devoid of

Ancestry of “-lausaz”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Germaniclausazloose, free; empty, devoid; false, untrue
2Proto-Indo-EuropeanlewH-louse

Words derived from “-lausaz”

  • regardless
  • useless
  • endless
  • doubtless
  • helpless
  • wireless
  • hopeless
  • countless
  • motionless
  • meaningless
  • breathless
  • boundless
  • relentless
  • hopelessly
  • ruthless
  • senseless
  • fearless
  • fruitless
  • helplessness
  • stainless
  • helplessly
  • lawless
  • priceless
  • ceaseless
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