# \*mrṯ: 'steep, soak; suck'

> Proto-Semitic *mrṯ, 'steep, soak; suck': 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>) › [M](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/m/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*mrṯ |
| Meaning | 'steep, soak; suck' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | marṯat (Lane 2704); marata, marasa (LGz. 360) | Lane 2704; LGz. 360 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | marasa (LGz. 360) | LGz. 360 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Gz. s = Ar. ṯ. Distinct from 2604 \*mrṭ 'to pluck'.

## Linked from

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

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