# \*šVpḥ-: 'family'

> Proto-Semitic *šVpḥ-, 'family': 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>) › [š](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*šVpḥ- |
| Meaning | 'family' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline 782 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugaritic | špḥ (DULAT 823); /šapḥu/ (UVST 183) | DULAT 823; UVST 183 | gloss withheld |
| Phoenician | špḥ (DNWSI 1181) | DNWSI 1181 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | mišpāḥā (HALOT 651 apud SEDonline 782) | HALOT 651; SEDonline 782 | gloss withheld |
| Punic | špḥ (T 329) | T 329 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

PC \*šVpḥ- 'family' (SEDonline 782).

## Linked from

- [š](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/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.