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Where does “gal-” come from?

gal- (Proto-Indo-European): to call, cry; to sound; to roop, scream, shout

Definitions

to call, cry; to sound; to roop, scream, shout

Words derived from “gal-”

cling
clink
clench
clinking
clinch
clack
clingy
clincher
yclept
claque
klaxon
clingstone
clingfilm
clinginess
clackety
clepe
clingeth
clinquant
clacker
clinkstone
clencher
clinger
clackity
clingest

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