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Where does “(e)reip-” come from?

(e)reip- (Proto-Indo-European): to crumble, tear

Definitions

  1. to crumble, tear

Words derived from “(e)reip-”

  • rifle
  • riven
  • rive
  • rifleman
  • riflery
  • riflescope
  • rifler
  • unriven
  • riv'n
  • rivest
  • riflelike
  • riflebird
  • riveth
  • riflewoman
  • rivenness
  • outrive
  • rifledom
  • rifle
  • rebbio
  • rifler
  • rifle
  • rifle
  • 來復槍
  • 來福槍