# \*šayt-: 'thorny undergrowth'

> Proto-Semitic *šayt-, 'thorny undergrowth': reflexes in 2 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 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*šayt- |
| Meaning | 'thorny undergrowth' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | שַׁיִת (HALOT 1486) | HALOT 1486 | gloss withheld |
| Aramaic | OArm. שית (HALOT 1486) | HALOT 1486 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

The Old Aramaic word stands at Sefire (KAI 223A 5) in a heavily damaged context (DNWSI 1131: šyt 'thorns').

## 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.