# \*gwl: 'bequeath, grant a fief' 1, 'fief, patrimony' 2

> Proto-Semitic *gwl, 'bequeath, grant a fief' 1, 'fief, patrimony' 2: reflexes in 5 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gwl |
| Meaning | 'bequeath, grant a fief' 1, 'fief, patrimony' 2 |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | gʷalata, gʷallata 1; gʷəlt 2 (LGz. 192) | LGz. 192 | gloss withheld |
| Epigraphic South Arabian | gwl 2 (LGz. 192) | LGz. 192 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | gʷällätä 1; gʷəlti 2 (LGz. 192) | LGz. 192 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | gʷällätä 1; gʷəlt 2 (LGz. 192) | LGz. 192 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | gəlt 2 (LGz. 192) | LGz. 192 |  |

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

## Notes

Homonym of 464 \*gVwVl- 'go'.

## 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.