leagãn

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See also: leagan and leagăn

Aromanian[edit]

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Etymology 1[edit]

Either derived from the verb in the second etymology below, or possibly from a Vulgar Latin *lecanis, from Ancient Greek λεκάνη (lekánē). Compare Romanian leagăn.

Noun[edit]

leagãn n (plural leagãni or leagãne)

  1. cradle
  2. swing
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Etymology 2[edit]

Either from the above noun or from a Vulgar Latin *liginō, from Latin ligō. Compare Romanian legăna, leagăn.

Verb[edit]

leagãn first-singular present indicative (past participle liginatã)

  1. (reflexive) to rock
  2. (reflexive) to swing
  3. (transitive) to rock or dandle a baby
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