# \*šaraṣ-: 'creep'

> Proto-Semitic *šaraṣ-, 'creep': reflexes in 5 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 | \*šaraṣ- |
| Meaning | 'creep' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramaic | ŠRṢ (CAL s.v. šrṣ) | CAL s.v. šrṣ; Anderson–Moser 2024 root šrṣ | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | šaraṣ 'teem' (BDB 1056) | BDB 1056; Anderson–Moser 2024 root šrṣ |  |
| Akkadian | šarāṣu (HALOT 1655; AHw 1186) | HALOT 1655; AHw 1186 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | šᵉraṣ (HALOT 1655; Payne Smith 599) | HALOT 1655; Payne Smith 599 |  |
| Geez | šaraṣa (HALOT 1655) | HALOT 1655 |  |

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

## 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.