Where does “harjata” come from?
harjata (Veps) comes from Veps harj, from Proto-Finnic harja, from Proto-Finnic šarja.
harjata (Veps): to comb
Ancestry of “harjata”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Veps | harj | brush; crest, comb |
| 2 | Proto-Finnic | harja | tuft; crest; mane |
| 3 | Proto-Finnic | šarja | — |