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Where does “(s)penh₁-” come from?
(s)penh₁-
(Proto-Indo-European): to twist; to weave
Definitions
to twist; to weave
Words derived from “(s)penh₁-”
span
spin
spinning
spider
spindle
slang
Fiji
sling
lifespan
spinster
spinner
bespin
spindly
wingspan
spanner
slingshot
spidery
makespan
tailspin
electrospinning
isospin
slangy
hydroponic
spinsterhood
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