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Lūšis

LŪ́ŠIS

Etymology

Cf. Lū́še (see). The relationship with surnames with the root luš- (see Lùšas) is not entirely clear. However, it would be reasonable to associate with Lieut. lū́šis, lū́šėplėšrus kačių šeimos gyvulys“ (LKŽ VII 711). Cf. dar lū́šaapsileidėlis, tinginys“ (ibid.).

Feminine FORMS

Lūšienė / Lūšytė

Pronunciation

/¹ˈluːʃʲɪs/

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