# QE

> Linear A logogram QE, proposed: measure unit (qê, Akkadian genitive of qû ≈ 1.2 liters).

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**Status: proposed.** A proposed value.

Evidence: 3 of 4 QE + numeral are broken word-ends; QE 21 is summed with persons (HT27a)

## Logogram

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Gloss | measure unit (qê, Akkadian genitive of qû ≈ 1.2 liters) |
| Commodity | QÊ |
| Semitic term | PS \*qab(b)- → Akkadian qû (CAD Q 294), gen. qê; Hebrew qab (HALOT 1060, 2 Kgs 6:25) |
| Root | q-b-b |

### Note

Dual-function sign: syllabogram /qe/ (AB78) + metrological logogram QÊ when standalone or suffixed to commodity nouns. 7 standalone across 5 tablets (4 sites), always followed by numerals (3, 17, 21, 30). 8 suffix attestations on 7 distinct words. Key evidence: HTWc3014 roundel KU-MI-NA-QE + CAP = "a measure of cumin + goats" (commodity transaction tag). Suffixal behavior distinguishes QÊ from other commodity logograms — it modifies the preceding noun rather than standing alone as a commodity category. PS \*qab(b)- "dry/liquid measure" (Starling #2827, domain: Metrology).

## Also in syllabic

[QE](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/syllabic/QE/index.md>) has a syllabic record.

## Lexicon words written with this sign

| Word | Proposed reading | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DA-QE-RA | ḏā-Qīra | Candidate |
| GRA+QE | qemāḥu | Candidate |
| JU+\*317+QE |  | Confirmed |
| OLE+QE+DI |  | Speculative |
| PA-NU-QE | Panūq | Speculative |
| PA-TA-QE | pitqē | Candidate |
| QE | qê | Speculative |
| QE-DE-MI-NU | Qēdmīnu | Speculative |
| QE-KU-RE | kikkᵊrē | Speculative |
| QE-PI-TA | qepīta | Speculative |
| QE-PU | qēpu | Speculative |
| QE-RA₂-U | qelwu | Candidate |
| QE-SI-TE | qešet | Speculative |
| QE-SI-ZU-E | qīši ṯuʿē | Speculative |
| QE-SU-PU | qaššāpu | Candidate |
| QE-TI | qāti | Speculative |
| QE-TU | qaṭun | Speculative |
| QE-TU-NE | qaṭunē | Speculative |
| RI-QE-TI | riqitt- | Speculative |
| SA-QE-RI | Šaqeli | Candidate |
| TU-QE-NU | Tuqnu | Candidate |
| U-QE-TI | wōqedt | Speculative |

## Linked from

- [Logograms](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/logograms/index.md>)
- [QE](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/syllabic/QE/index.md>)

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Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit add28e94.