# \*nss: 'to shake, stagger'

> Proto-Semitic *nss, 'to shake, stagger': reflexes in 4 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>) › [N](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/n/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*nss |
| Meaning | 'to shake, stagger' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | נסס (HALOT 703–704) | HALOT 703–704 | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | nussusu (CAD N/2 353) | CAD N/2 353 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | nassa, nasasa (LGz. 403) | LGz. 403 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | neśneś (LGz. 402) | LGz. 402 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

- [N](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/n/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.