Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/þramjō

This Proto-Germanic 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-Germanic

Etymology

Derived from *þramuz (“edge, border”).

Noun

*þramjō f

  1. spear; javelin

Declension

Declension of *þramjō (ō-stem)
singular plural
nominative *þramjō *þramjôz
vocative *þramjō *þramjôz
accusative *þramjǭ *þramjōz
genitive *þramjōz *þramjǫ̂
dative *þramjōi *þramjōmaz
instrumental *þramjō *þramjōmiz

Usage notes

This word is attested by Tacitus in a Latin borrowing as framea as meaning spear/javelin; the change of þ- to f is likely due to the Latin speakers mishearing the sound, compare the h- in Herminōnēs.

Descendants

  • → Latin: framea
  • Old Norse: þremjar (plural only)
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