# \*tVmVk-: 'hold'

> Proto-Semitic *tVmVk-, 'hold': 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>) › [T](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/t/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*tVmVk- |
| Meaning | 'hold' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punic | tmk (T 342) | T 342 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | tmk (HALOT 1751) | HALOT 1751 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | tmk (HALOT 1751) | HALOT 1751 |  |
| Phoenician | tmk (HALOT 1751) | HALOT 1751 |  |
| Akkadian | tamāḫu(m), tamāku (HALOT 1751; AHw 1312) | HALOT 1751; AHw 1312 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [T](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/t/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.