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Where does “h₁reyp-” come from?
h₁reyp-
(Proto-Indo-European): to tear, tear down
Definitions
to tear, tear down
Words derived from “h₁reyp-”
rope
rape
ripe
ropes
rife
stirrup
rapist
tightrope
roping
rapeseed
overripe
ropy
roper
ropelike
towrope
ropewalk
ripely
ropemaker
antirape
underripe
unroped
roop
ropeway
raper