Where does “ость” come from?
ость (Russian) comes from Proto-Slavic ostь — sharp point.
ость (Russian): awn, beard
Definitions
- awn, beard
Ancestry of “ость”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | ostь | sharp point |
ость (Russian) comes from Proto-Slavic ostь — sharp point.
ость (Russian): awn, beard
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | ostь | sharp point |