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Where does “h₂eys-” come from?

h₂eys- (Proto-Indo-European): to wish; to request

Definitions

  1. to wish; to request

Words derived from “h₂eys-”

  • ask
  • ass
  • axe
  • oar
  • oxen
  • jackass
  • oared
  • oarsman
  • badass
  • askest
  • dumbass
  • asker
  • askt
  • axeman
  • poleaxe
  • broadaxe
  • assy
  • poleax
  • oarlock
  • oarless
  • oary
  • asswipe
  • oarfish
  • assage