# \*grd: 'to scrape off, shave'

> Proto-Semitic *grd, 'to scrape off, shave': reflexes in 7 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 2026-10-24.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*grd |
| Meaning | 'to scrape off, shave' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | grd (hitp.) (Jb 2:8; HALOT 202) | HALOT 202 | gloss withheld |
| Punic | mgrd (T 165) (Krahmalkov 271) | T 165; Krahmalkov 271 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | grd (HALOT 202) | HALOT 202 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | gᵉrad (HALOT 202) | HALOT 202 | gloss withheld |
| Mandaic Aramaic | grida (HALOT 202) | HALOT 202 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | jarada; ʾajradu (HALOT 202) | HALOT 202 | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | g/qurrudu (HALOT 202) | HALOT 202 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

SED treats \*g(ʷ)rd 'to scrape, remove hair by scraping' as a variant root of 2080 \*ḳurd- 'disease causing fall of hair'. Akk. qerdu 'frayed wool' (HALOT 202).

## Linked from

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