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Where does “ḱek-” come from?

ḱek- (Proto-Indo-European): to be able, capable

Definitions

to be able, capable

Words derived from “ḱek-”

edge
eggs
egg
hedge
Hubert
hag
edgy
hedgehog
eggplant
Edgerton
edgewise
eggnog
edgeways
edginess
hagfish
edgework
hackberry
egghead
hyperedge
eggy
edgeless
eggbeater
edger
edgily

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