h₃erp-

“to turn, change sides”

Widely acceptedchangeseparation

Source of Greek orphanos, Latin orbus, English orphan

Root meaning to turn or change allegiance, yielding Greek orphanos and English orphan.

h₁weydʰ-mn̥-“separation, division, widowhood”h₂epo-steh₂-“to stand away from, rebel”h₂widʰ-“to separate, divide”h₃erbʰ-₂“to turn, change, transfer”krey-h₂-“to sift, separate, judge”krey-mn̥“that which separates, judgment”mey-tʰ-“to exchange, trade, change”meyH-“to change, exchange, go”