Takys
TAKỸS
Etymology
The origin is unclear. Maybe it has something to do with Lieut. takúoti "to walk often" (DLKŽ), takùs „sraunus“ (ibid.) etc. Also compare Polish Tok, Toka (SSNO V 446), German Tack, Tacke ¹, Tacke ².
Feminine FORMS
Takienė / Takytė
Pronunciation
/tɐ²ˈkʲiːs/
SOURCES
1. H. Bahlow, 1967, p. 510.
2. J. Brechenmacher, 1960, p. 262.