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Where does “werh₁-” come from?

werh₁- (Proto-Indo-European): to speak, say

Definitions

  1. to speak, say

Words derived from “werh₁-”

  • word
  • verbal
  • verb
  • password
  • proverb
  • wording
  • keyword
  • nonverbal
  • verbally
  • adverb
  • verbatim
  • foreword
  • adverbial
  • watchword
  • crossword
  • verbose
  • verbalize
  • verve
  • wordplay
  • preverbal
  • codeword
  • afterword
  • WordNet
  • verbalization