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Ūkalkis

Ū́KALKIS

Etymology

Derives as a dithematic nickname from fused Lith. ū̃kas “fog, mist” and kalkė “lime, chalk.” (DLKŽ) The second stem may be related to reduced kal “to forge/strike”. Cf. Ūkas, Ukelskis, Ūkalkiskis, Kalvis.

Feminine FORMS

Ūkalkienė / Ūkalkytė

Pronunciation

/ˈuːkɐlʲkʲɪs/

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