# \*tVʾ-: 'guardroom'

> Proto-Semitic *tVʾ-, 'guardroom': reflexes in 3 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 | \*tVʾ- |
| Meaning | 'guardroom' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | taʾ 'chamber' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root tʾ |  |
| Punic | tw 'cella' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root tʾ |  |
| Ugaritic | tu 'guardroom' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root tʾ |  |

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## 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.