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Where does “ḱelh₂-” come from?
ḱelh₂-
(Proto-Indo-European): to pierce, strike; to stick; prick; stab
Definitions
to pierce, strike; to stick; prick; stab
Words derived from “ḱelh₂-”
including
close
include
William
Will
glad
closely
Wilson
Williams
closing
exclusively
clause
exclusive
exclusion
inclusion
disclosure
exclude
closet
chill
inclusive
closure
disclose
Willie
helmet