# \*mVsVw-: 'melt'

> Proto-Semitic *mVsVw-, 'melt': 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>) › [M](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/m/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-26.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*mVsVw- |
| Meaning | 'melt' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | masawa 'melt' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root mšw |  |
| Arabic | (ta)māsawa (LGz. 368) | LGz. 368 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | məsā (msw) (LGz. 368) (Payne Smith 283) | LGz. 368; Payne Smith 283 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | מסה hif. (HALOT 604); מסס nif. (HALOT 606) | HALOT 604; HALOT 606 | gloss withheld |
| Ugaritic | /m-s-s/ Gpass. (DULAT 576) | DULAT 576 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Leslau keeps masawa 'melt' apart from masya 'become evening' (LGz. 368); the 'evening' forms are 1345.

## Linked from

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

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