# \*ḳṣd: 'to cut'

> Proto-Semitic *ḳṣd, 'to cut': 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>) › [Q](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/q/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ḳṣd |
| Meaning | 'to cut' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | qṣd (Lane 2531 apud SEDonline 2047) | Lane 2531; SEDonline 2047 | gloss withheld |
| Mehri | ḳəṣáwd (ML 239 apud SEDonline 2047) | ML 239; SEDonline 2047 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | ḳɔ́ṣɔ́d (JL 151 apud SEDonline 2047) | JL 151; SEDonline 2047 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | ḳö́ṣad (CSOL I 594; Naumkin et al. 2015b:51 apud SEDonline 2047) | SEDonline 2047 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

\*ḳṣd 'to cut' (SEDonline 2047). Akk. kuṣṣudu 'a cripple' (CAD K 596) is probably related. Distinct from SA077 \*ḳšd 'rebel'.

## Linked from

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

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