Biblical Hebrew Forum

[K Randolph <kwrandolph AT gmail.com>]

Isaac:

On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Isaac Fried <if AT math.bu.edu> wrote:

> Is there something wrong with this "ultimate etymology game"? Is not NCL of
> the same basic meaning as NZL, NTL, N$L?
>
> Isaac Fried, Boston University
>
> NZL  to drip, seep, from the concept of making wet by mists and streams,
used of water that coalesces then runs (drips) down the side of objects
(grass, face, mountain)

N+L (there is no NTL) to weigh

NCL to take away (from somebody or something), often in order to protect

N$L to cast off, away (as in throwing away)

No common meaning found here, therefore no sign of these being from a common
root. Etymological test failed.

Karl W. Randolph.