*406+ra/i-

‘(unknown)’

Language
Hieroglyphic Luwian
Grammar
u
ID
3556

1. Individual Anatolian Languages

1.1 Hieroglyphic Luwian

*406+ra/i-

‘(unknown)’

1.1.1Transmission

This lexeme is attested once in an inscription from Karkamiš, dating uncertain.

[A.P.]

1.1.2Forms

unclear /…/ *406+ra/i KARKAMIŠ A 19d2 (Karkamiš)

The sign 〈+ra/i〉 at KARKAMIŠ A 19d2 is damaged, but clearly visible.

[A.P.] [AH.B.]

1.1.3Graphic Features

1.1.3.1Phonological Interpretation

Unknown. The shape of sign *406 has yet to be interpreted.

[AH.B.]

1.1.4Meaning

Unclear. The context is severely fragmented and almost unintelligible. The word appears to be preceded by the numeral ‘nine’ at KARKAMIŠ A 19d2: […]x(URBS) (DEUS)TONITRUS-ti 9 *406+ra/i […], perhaps ‘ … nine *406+ra/i … to the Storm-god (of/in?) the city …’.

[AH.B.]

1.1.5Stem

Unclear.

[AH.B.]