Reconstruction:Proto-Slavic/aščerъ

Etymology
Perhaps from with second element possibly meaning: In either case, possibly cognate with 🇨🇬 (according to Machek).
 * “agile, nimble” in reference to the reptilian locomotion of lizards. Akin to 🇨🇬, possibly, . Further cognate with 🇨🇬, , 🇨🇬.
 * “fur, pelt” in reference to the hairless skin of lizards. Akin to 🇨🇬 and cognate with 🇨🇬. Similar meaning is attested in secondary 🇨🇬. A variation of this hypothesis (due to Potebnja) proposes that the prefix is instead a clipping of unattested, cognate with 🇨🇬, possibly 🇨🇬.

Per Brückner, may alternatively reflect in view of some rare forms with alternative ending (in, ). Effectively meaning “burrow-dwelling animal” (even though lizards are not known to dig their lairs).

Noun

 * 1)  lizard
 * 2)  salamander
 * 3)  sort of skin inflammation (mycosis, scleroderma, aphtha, sore throat, etc.)

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