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Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/warōną

This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Germanic

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *wer- (to become aware of, heed). Equivalent to *waraz (cautious) + *-ōną.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɑ.rɔː.nɑ̃/

Verb

*warōną

  1. to watch, to protect

Inflection

Derived terms

  • *biwarōną

Descendants

  • Proto-West Germanic: *warōn
    • Old English: warian
    • Old Frisian: waria, weria
      • Saterland Frisian: woarje
      • West Frisian: warje
    • Old Saxon: warōn
    • Old Dutch: *waron
    • Old High German: warōn
    • Old French: warer, garer
  • Old Norse: vara
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