# \*pVʾ-: 'edge'

> Proto-Semitic *pVʾ-, 'edge': reflexes in 9 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 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*pVʾ- |
| Meaning | 'edge' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 293 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | pēʔā |  |  |
| Aramaic | pā/ăʔ-t- |  |  |
| Akkadian | pātu (HALOT 907) | HALOT 907 |  |
| Ugaritic | pat, pit (HALOT 907) | HALOT 907 |  |
| Judaic Aramaic | pāʾtā (HALOT 907) | HALOT 907 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | paʾtā, patā (HALOT 907) | HALOT 907 |  |
| Geez | fe (LGz. 154) | LGz. 154 | gloss withheld |
| Amorite | piʾat (Sanmartín GlOS 2, 119) | Sanmartín GlOS 2, 119 | gloss withheld |
| Eblaitic | bí-a-tum /piʾat/ (Sanmartín GlOS 2, 119) | Sanmartín GlOS 2, 119 | gloss withheld |

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

## 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.