jøspinj

Laefevian

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Etymology

From Proto-Laenkean *ɟæwnspenes (“something that can be grabbed”). The word was later reanalysed as being a diminutive formation, despite not being one etymologically.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jøspiɲ/ [ˈi̯øspiɲ]
• Rhyme: -øspiɲ
• Hyphenation: jøs·pinj

Noun

jøspinj (accusative singular jøspinje, dative singular jøspinjen, nominative dual jøspinjend, nominative plural jøspenjer)

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