# \*wṭs: 'be kindled' 1, 'furnace' 2

> Proto-Semitic *wṭs, 'be kindled' 1, 'furnace' 2: 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>) › [W](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*wṭs |
| Meaning | 'be kindled' 1, 'furnace' 2 |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | waṭsa 1; waṭṭasa 1; waṭs 2 (LGz. 623) | LGz. 623 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | waṭīs 2 (LGz. 623) | LGz. 623 | gloss withheld |

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## Linked from

- [W](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/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.