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Where does “bʰreyH-” come from?

bʰreyH- (Proto-Indo-European): to cut

Definitions

  1. to cut

Words derived from “bʰreyH-”

  • frivolous
  • frigate
  • fray
  • brine
  • frayed
  • defray
  • frivolity
  • friable
  • briny
  • frisson
  • fricative
  • frivolously
  • friability
  • affricate
  • frivolousness
  • dentifrice
  • frotteurism
  • brian
  • nonfrivolous
  • frottage
  • frivol
  • frigatebird
  • brinish
  • defrayal