abyas
From earlierabgas, fromProto-Berber[Term?]. The root has been reconstructed to*bgs.(Thisetymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at theEtymology scriptorium.)
Cognate withKabyleabagus(“belt”),Tachawitabgas(“belt”),Central Atlas Tamazightabkkas(“belt”),Northern Saharan Berberabecci(“belt”),Tuaregajbes(“to gird, tie one's belt”).
abyas m (pluralibuyas,diminutivetabyast,Tifinagh spellingⴰⴱⵢⴰⵙ)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| free state | abyas | ibuyas |
| annexed state | webyas | — |