Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/alaictoin

This Proto-Finnic 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-Finnic

Etymology

From *alainën (underwear) +‎ *-t'oin (without).

Adjective

*alaictoin

  1. naked, nude

Inflection

Descendants

  • Finnish: alaston, (obsolete) alaiseton
  • Ingrian: alastoin
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: alačoin
    • South Karelian: alaššoin
  • Livvi: alastoi
  • Ludian: alastoine
  • Veps: alastoi
  • Võro: (Kodavere) alassine

References

  • Itkonen, Erkki, Kulonen, Ulla-Maija, editors (1992–2000), Suomen sanojen alkuperä [The Origin of Finnish Words]‎[1] (in Finnish) (online version; note: also includes other etymological sources; this source is labeled "SSA 1992–2000"), Helsinki: Institute for the Languages of Finland/Finnish Literature Society, →ISBN