gëzof
Albanian
Etymology
According to Orel, either derived from or from the same origin as Ancient Greek γαύσαπος (gaúsapos, “frieze”), or more likely, a Ancient Macedonian γαυσἃφος (gaushàphos) dialect, as PA derivatives doesnt fit correctly with either greek spelling[1]. The substratum language is or has been influenced by a Semitic source such as Akkadian 𒆪𒍦𒁍 (/kuzippu, guzippu/, “cloak, clothing, wrapping especially for warmth”). Acording to Jokl, its from an ancient substrate from reconstructed "*gʰốu-di-āpos", probably "bovine"
References
- Orel, Vladimir. (1998). Albanian Etymological Dictionary.p 77
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