ǵʰeysd-
“to be terrified, ghost/spirit”Debatedreligionritualdeath
ghost
PIE root meaning to be terrified, yielding ghost and spirit. Source of English "ghost," "ghastly," German Geist.
Related Roots
bʰeh₂-g-“to allot, to apportion fate”bʰer-g-“to hide, to protect, to bury”bʰeyd-mn̥“act of persuading, a trusting”bʰleh₁-mn̥“that which blows, breath”bʰleh₁g-“to shine, to be blessed”deh₂-mn̥-₃“a dividing, a distribution”deh₂-p-“to apportion a sacrificial meal”deh₃-r-₂“a gift, something given freely”