# \*ʕdg: 'to suck'

> Proto-Semitic *ʕdg, 'to suck': reflexes in 3 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [ʿ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ayin/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-25.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ʕdg |
| Meaning | 'to suck' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline 426 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri | ˀādōg (ML 11 apud SEDonline 426) | ML 11; SEDonline 426 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | ˁɔ́dɔ́g (JL 6 apud SEDonline 426) | JL 6; SEDonline 426 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | ˁédog (LS 299; CSOL I 485; CSOL II 402 apud SEDonline 426) | LS 299; SEDonline 426 | gloss withheld |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Notes

Proto-MSA \*ʕdg 'to suck' (SEDonline 426).

## Linked from

- [ʿ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ayin/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.