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Where does “kwat-” come from?
kwat-
(Proto-Indo-European): to ferment, become sour; to boil
Definitions
to ferment, become sour; to boil
Words derived from “kwat-”
Case
cheese
staircase
suitcase
briefcase
showcase
bookcase
casein
uppercase
caseload
cheesecake
casework
cheesecloth
caseworker
cheeseburger
pillowcase
crankcase
encase
encasement
nutcase
cheesemaking
incase
braincase
caseinate