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General


Morphemic form: *{aa} (Combinations)
New orthography: +aa
Proto-eskimoic root: a(a)
Morpheme type: Enclitic

Description


Form and usage:

This is not actually an enclitic, according to the CED, but rather an independent stem. However, it behaves like an enclitic, including causing nasalation of a final consonant of the word it attaches to.


Meaning(s)


Meaning Notes
o ... Vocative. This enclitic is used for addressing, possibly in rather formal or solemn way. Examples