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Vembutas

VEM̃BUTAS

Etymology

Aggregate surn. from Vem̃-fLatv. Cf. Vam̃buta, Viñbuta (see). For but- see Bùtauts. The origin of Sando vem- is doubtful, as it is not clear whether it is from *vam- < *van- (see Vam̃butas) or from *vim- < *vin- (see Viñbutas).

Feminine FORMS

Vembutienė / Vembutaitė

Pronunciation

/²ˈʋʲɛmˑbʊtɐs/

SEE ALSO