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Where does “werh₁-” come from?
werh₁-
(Proto-Indo-European): to speak, say
Definitions
to speak, say
Words derived from “werh₁-”
word
Word
verbal
verb
rhetoric
rhetorical
password
Irene
wording
keyword
nonverbal
verbally
adverb
verbatim
rhetorically
adverbial
watchword
crossword
wordy
verbose
Laertes
rhetorician
verbalize
verve