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Where does “pr̥k-” come from?

pr̥k- (Proto-Indo-European): to fear

Definitions

  1. to fear

Words derived from “pr̥k-”

  • fright
  • frightening
  • frighten
  • frighteningly
  • frightener
  • frightsome
  • unfrightening
  • frighteneth
  • nonfrightening
  • frighty
  • frightenest
  • frightenable
  • frightless
  • snake-fright
  • befright
  • nightfright
  • unfrightenable
  • waterfright
  • unfrighteningly
  • stage fright
  • frightment
  • frightfest
  • furchtlos
  • furchterregend