Žatkus
ŽÀTKUS
Etymology
Cf. Žatkẽvičius (see). The origin is unclear. It is possible to connect with Russian. Жатков (СAМС II 464). But zatk- can also be from zadk-, which could be derived from zad-k-. For promises, see Make a promise. However, cf. bRuss., Ukr. Жадко, Russian. Жадка ¹.
Feminine FORMS
Žatkienė / Žatkutė
Pronunciation
/ˈʒɐtkʊs/
SEE ALSO
SOURCES
1. M. Biryla, 1969, c. 144.