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Where does “gʷʰedʰ-” come from?

gʷʰedʰ- (Proto-Indo-European): to request, pray, ask for

Definitions

  1. to request, pray, ask for

Words derived from “gʷʰedʰ-”

  • bad
  • bid
  • beg
  • bidding
  • begging
  • beggar
  • bidder
  • bidden
  • badness
  • unbidden
  • beggarly
  • beggary
  • outbid
  • badass
  • baddest
  • biddable
  • underbid
  • biddeth
  • overbid
  • beggarman
  • biddest
  • bede
  • badman
  • baddish