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Where does “leys-” come from?

leys- (Proto-Indo-European): to trace, to track

Definitions

  1. to trace, to track

Words derived from “leys-”

  • less
  • learn
  • list
  • lesser
  • listing
  • learner
  • lore
  • delirium
  • enlist
  • checklist
  • folklore
  • lass
  • lair
  • enlistment
  • folkloric
  • playlist
  • unlearn
  • leery
  • blacklist
  • folklorist
  • relearn
  • lear
  • listeth
  • Lisp