# \*ḥkm: 'to restrain'

> Proto-Semitic *ḥkm, 'to restrain': 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>) › [ḥ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/het/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ḥkm |
| Meaning | 'to restrain' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | taḥakama (LGz. 228) | LGz. 228 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | ḥakama (LGz. 228) | LGz. 228 | gloss withheld |

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## Notes

Homonym of 2761 \*ḥVkVm- 'to be wise, wisdom', 1603 \*ḥVkum- 'take' and 406 \*ḥakam- 'martingale'.

## Linked from

- [ḥ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/het/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.