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Where does “magʰ(u)-” come from?

magʰ(u)- (Proto-Indo-European): young person

Definitions

young person

Words derived from “magʰ(u)-”

maid
maiden
housemaid
handmaid
chambermaid
bridesmaid
maidservant
barmaid
handmaiden
nursemaid
milkmaid
maidenhair
dairymaid
parlourmaid
maidenhead
kitchenmaid
maidish
bondmaid
parlormaid
nurserymaid
cookmaid
mermaiden
meid
bridemaid

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