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Where does “kʷyeh₁-” come from?

kʷyeh₁- (Proto-Indo-European): to rest; rest, peace

Definitions

  1. to rest; rest, peace

Words derived from “kʷyeh₁-”

  • while
  • quiet
  • quietly
  • whilst
  • awhile
  • worthwhile
  • quieter
  • acquiesce
  • quietness
  • erstwhile
  • quiescent
  • disquiet
  • disquieting
  • coy
  • quietude
  • quieting
  • whiles
  • unquiet
  • quiescence
  • disquietude
  • coyly
  • wile
  • acquiescing
  • acquiescent