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Rakelis

RAKẼLIS

Etymology

It is not entirely clear whether it is from the baptismal name Rõkas or whether it is connected with lit. Rekel (see). Cf. still bend Rakel, Rakiel (SSNO IV 439), lit. Rakalsk (see).

Feminine FORMS

Rakelienė / Rakelytė

Pronunciation

/rɐ²ˈkʲæːlʲɪs/

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