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Bajus

BÃJUS

Etymology

The origin is unclear. The place of the accent prevents the connection with lit. bajùs „baugus, baisus“ or so. (see Bajẽlis for more details). Cf. still brus Бай, Баеў ¹, Russ. Бай ²: bRuss., Russ. бай: tot., kirg. байturčius“ ³.

Feminine FORMS

Bajienė / Bajutė

Pronunciation

/²ˈbɑːjʊ̟s/

SEE ALSO

SOURCES

1. M. Biryla, 1969, с. 33.

2. N. Tupikov, 1903, с. 36.

3. M. Biryla, 1969, с. 33.