Kvasas
KVÃSAS
Etymology
Cf. Kvasỹs (see). The origin is unclear. Connection with Lieut. kvė́sa „kas kvailas, netikęs“ (LKŽ VI 1079) is doubtful. Cf. polish Kwas (SSNO III 216), Kwasy ¹, bRuss. Квасаў, Russian. Квасoв ².
Feminine FORMS
Kvasienė / Kvasaitė
Pronunciation
/²ˈkʋɑːsɐs/
SEE ALSO
SOURCES
1. S. Rospond, 1973, p. 470.
2. M. Biryla, 1969, с. 197.