# \*dVlVḳ-: 'move quickly, dash forward'

> Proto-Semitic *dVlVḳ-, 'move quickly, dash forward': 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>) › [D](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/d/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-06.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*dVlVḳ- |
| Meaning | 'move quickly, dash forward' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | dalaqa (LGz. 131) | LGz. 131 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | dalaqa; ʔindalaqa (LGz. 131) | LGz. 131 | gloss withheld |

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## Notes

Homonym of 2661 'to pursue; to burn/kindle' and 2440 'marten'.

## Linked from

- [D](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/d/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.