# \*gVdVš-: 'heap up; heap of sheaves'

> Proto-Semitic *gVdVš-, 'heap up; heap of sheaves': 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>) › [G](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/g/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gVdVš- |
| Meaning | 'heap up; heap of sheaves' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | gādīš (HALOT 178) | HALOT 178 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | gdaš 'to heap up' (Payne Smith 61) | Payne Smith 61 |  |
| Judaic Aramaic | gᵉdīšā (HALOT 178) | HALOT 178 |  |

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

## Notes

HALOT 178 also cites Syriac gᵉdīšā and Arabic qadīs, whose q- is irregular against g-. Payne Smith 61 also gives gdaš 'to chance, happen'.

## Linked from

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

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