algh- (*helgh-)

    algh- (*helgh-)

    English meaning: “frost, cold”

    Deutsche Übersetzung: “Frost, Kälte”

    Material: Maybe Alb.Gheg alka, alkë “ white (cold white), cream, wool” fat “; Lat. algor “ frost, cold “, algeō, -ēre “ freeze, to be cold “, belong algidus “cold” according to Lidén, studies z. O.Ind. and compare Sprachgesch. 66, to O.Ice. gen. sg. elgiar, Mod.Ice. elgur m. “ snow flurry with strong frost, half-molten snow “. Gmc. s-stem *alʒiz- disguised itself with Lat. algor, IE *alghes-.

    References: WP. I 91, WH. I 29. compare Petersson Ar. under Arm. Stud. 126.