brīõz

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Livonian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From brī (free) +‎ -õz. Compare Latvian brīvs (free), Estonian priius (freedom) ultimately from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch. See etymology at Latvian brīvs. Likely parallel not via Latvian brīvs.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

brīõz

  1. freedom

Usage notes[edit]

LEL recommends using the inherited word vabām.

Declension[edit]