Uncertain. Conjectured to be frompre-Germanic*(k/ḱ)ontús, related to and possibly derived from the strong verb*hinþaną(“to reach for, obtain”).[1] Alternatively, it has been suggested to derive fromProto-Indo-European*ḱómt ~*ḱm̥tés(“hand”), assuming this is also the source of*déḱm̥. Finally, it is often considered of non Indo-European origin.
*handuz f[1]
- hand
- Synonym:*mundō
Declension of*handuz (u-stem) | singular | plural |
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| nominative | *handuz | *handiwiz |
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| vocative | *handu | *handiwiz |
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| accusative | *handų | *handunz |
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| genitive | *handauz | *handiwǫ̂ |
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| dative | *handiwi | *handumaz |
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| instrumental | *handū | *handumiz |
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