# \*gVsVs-: 'touch'

> Proto-Semitic *gVsVs-, 'touch': 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 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gVsVs- |
| Meaning | 'touch' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ǧassa 'felt' (Lane 422) | Lane 422 |  |
| Aramaic | GŠŠ (CAL s.v. gšš) | CAL s.v. gšš; Anderson–Moser 2024 root gss | gloss withheld |
| Geez | gasasa 'touch' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root gss |  |
| Hebrew | gašaš 'feel' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root gss |  |
| Tigre | (tə)gasäsa (LGz. 204) | LGz. 204 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | gūš (Payne Smith 66); gšš (HALOT 206) | Payne Smith 66; HALOT 206 | gloss withheld |
| Amorite | giššu (Buck 2019, 326) | Buck 2019, 326 | gloss withheld |

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

## 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.