Shig

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Ravkan

Etymology

From Old Ravkan *shig.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈʃig/

Orthographic Form

shig

Noun

shig m (nominative/accusative plural shigi)

  1. gem, jewel
  2. valuable
  3. treasure
Inflection
Singular Plural
Nominative shig shigi
Accusative shig shigi
Partitive shigi shigya
Dative shigan shigin
Instrumental shigash shigisi
Derived Terms

Creation and Usage Notes

DJP coined this word in honor of his grandfather Shigeru "Shig" Ishii.

-Wojnicz 21:32, 5 May 2024 (CEST)