# \*baraṣ- {} \*barac̣-: 'scabies; lepra'

> Proto-Semitic *baraṣ- {} *barac̣-, 'scabies; lepra': reflexes in 2 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>) › [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*baraṣ- {} \*barac̣- |
| Meaning | 'scabies; lepra' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2022 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | baraṣ- 'leprosy' \[BK 1 111\] | BK 1 111 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | brṣwtʔ 'scabies' \[Brock 98\] | Brock 98 |  |

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## Linked from

- [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>)

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