# \*pVrVš-: 'separate' 1, 'explain, decide' 2

> Proto-Semitic *pVrVš-, 'separate' 1, 'explain, decide' 2: 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>) › [P](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/p/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*pVrVš- |
| Meaning | 'separate' 1, 'explain, decide' 2 |
| Basis | reconstruction SED; meaning SED, corrected |
| SED | SEDonline semet 1873 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syrian Aramaic | prš 1, 2 |  |  |
| Hebrew | prš 1; pu., 2 (HALOT 976) | HALOT 976 | gloss withheld |
| Punic | prš (pursa) 2 (Krahmalkov 408) | Krahmalkov 408 | gloss withheld |
| Biblical Aramaic | prš pa. pt. pass. 1 (HALOT 976) | HALOT 976 | gloss withheld |

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## Linked from

- [P](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/p/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.