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*bhr - to be clear, to shine
(EDA P 141–142)
A relation of Akk. bâru ‘to stay firm, stable, in good health, to become certain, proved, certified’ to *bhr is not to be ruled out.
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Hebrew
bhr
- (hip.) to shine, to be bright
(HALOT 112)
Hebrew
bahärät
- white spot on the skin
(HALOT 112)
Syriac
šubhārā
- glory, boasting; pride
(LSyr. 61, SL 1517)
Syriac
bahrā
- twilight
(LSyr. 61, SL 123)
Mandaic
bar, bhr
- to break forth, to come to light, to shine forth
(MD 49)
Arabic
bhr
- to shine brightly
(Lane 205)
Selti
bāre
- to clear up (weather) after rain
(EDG 150)
Wolane
bare
- to clear up (weather) after rain
(EDG 150)
Zway
bārī
- to clear up (weather) after rain
(EDG 150)
Muher
barrä
- to clear up (weather) after rain
(EDG 150)
Masqan
baňňä
- to clear up (weather) after rain
(EDG 150)
Gogot
barrä
- to clear up (weather) after rain
(EDG 150)
Soddo
barrä
- to clear up (weather) after rain
(EDG 150)