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Košys

KOŠỸS

Etymology

Cf. Porridge (see). The origin is unclear. Connection with Latv. Kašo (LAG 166), Koše ¹ is also doubtful. Cf. lit. kóšis, košỹs „kablys šienui pešti, kobinys; kablys šieno ar javų vežimui priveržti“ (LKŽ VI 379).

Feminine FORMS

Košienė / Košytė

Pronunciation

/koː²ˈʃʲiːs/

SEE ALSO

SOURCES

1. ibid., 365, 456.