ḱem-

to cover (with shame), to feel shame
Speculativeemotioncognition

shame

PIE root meaning to cover with shame or feel shame.‌​‍​‍​‍​‌​‌​‍​‍​‍​‍​‌​‌​‍​‌​‍​‌​‍​‌​‍​‌​‌​‍​‌​‌​‌​‍​‌​‌​‌​‍​‌​‍ Source of words for shame, modesty, and concealment.

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