Letukas
LETÙKAS
Etymology
Cf. Lẽtukis (see). The origin is unclear. Connection with Lieut. lētùkas „lėtas žmogus“ (LKŽ VII 386) due to the phonetics and the geography of this appellation ¹ raises serious doubts. See also Latvian.
Feminine FORMS
Letukienė / Letukaitė
Pronunciation
/lʲɛˈtʊkɐs/
SEE ALSO
SOURCES
1. known only from Igliauka, Marijampole district.