wel-

“to turn, to wind, to enclose”

Debatedstructurescontainers

well-enclosure

Root for turning or winding. Gives English "well" (enclosed water), "wall" (enclosure), Latin vallum.

bʰerh₂-“to bore, to pierce, to well up”bʰerǵʰ-“to hide, to protect, to fortify”bʰerǵʰ-₂“high, elevated”bʰudʰ-men-“bottom, foundation, ground”dʰer-“to hold firm, to support”gʰerdʰ-“to enclose, to gird, yard, garden”gʰosto-“stranger, guest, host”pṓnts“bridge, path, way”