Where does “lapjaną” come from?
lapjaną (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European leb- — to hang down loosely; lip; lick.
lapjaną (Proto-Germanic): to lick; to ladle, to scoop
Definitions
- to lick; to ladle, to scoop
Ancestry of “lapjaną”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | leb- | to hang down loosely; lip; lick |