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Bučnys

BUČNỸS

Etymology

The origin of the surnames Bùčnis, Bučnỹs, Bùčnius is not entirely clear, but perhaps they can be considered derivatives of the endings ¹ from bučnùs „kuris mėgsta bučiuotis“ (LKŽ I 1117). However, the possible connection with pvd should not be overlooked. Kiss (see).

Feminine FORMS

Bučnienė / Bučnytė

Pronunciation

/bʊ²ˈt͡ʃʲnʲiːs/

SEE ALSO

SOURCES

1. -is, -ys, -ius.