lig-

See also: lig and -lig

English

Etymology

From the Latin verb ligāre, "to bind", "to tie together".

Prefix

lig-

  1. Denoting binding.

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Proto-Germanic *laugi- (flame), from Proto-Indo-European *leuk- (light, brightness)

Prefix

līġ-

  1. Prefix denoting fire or flame, fiery
    līġbǣre "flaming"
    līġcwalu "fiery torment"
    līġdraca "fiery dragon"
    līġræscetung "lightning"
    līġȳþ "wave of fire"
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