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    pref.PrefixIndicating the first or earliest or original
    Proto' is a combining form in a word like 'protolanguage' that refers to the hypothetical ancestor of another language or group of languages

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    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • Both Greek hippos and Latin equus are derived from the Proto-Indo-European word root eco meaning horse.

      Both Greek hippos and Latin equus are derived from the Proto-Indo-European word root eco meaning horse.

    • These words are cognates derived from Germanic ride down to ride, derived from the Proto-Indo-European root reed.

      These words are cognates derived from Germanic ride down to ride, derived from the Proto-Indo-European root reed.

    B2

    Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3

    12:06Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3
    • to this proto-socialism you could be reasonably sure that you'd eat--

      to this proto-socialism you could be reasonably sure that you'd eat--

    • So anyway, if you lived in a city, you could be something other than a shepherd, and thanks to this proto-socialism, you could be reasonably sure that you'd eat.

      So anyway, if you lived in a city, you could be something other than a shepherd, and thanks to this proto-socialism, you could be reasonably sure that you'd eat.

    B2

    Top 10 Mindblowing Superman Fan Theories

    11:10Top 10 Mindblowing Superman Fan Theories
    • Creators Alfred Goff and Miles Miller confirmed that they toyed with the idea of Chloe being, quote, "the proto-Lois," changing her identity somewhere down the line.

      Creators Alfred Goff and Miles Miller confirmed that they toyed with the idea of Chloe being, quote, "the proto-Lois," changing her identity somewhere down the line.

    • Creators Alfred Goff and Miles Miller confirmed that they toyed with the idea of Chloe being, quote, the proto-Lois, changing her identity somewhere down the line.

      Creators Alfred Goff and Miles Miller confirmed that they toyed with the idea of Chloe being, quote, the proto-Lois, changing her identity somewhere down the line.

    B2

    Top 10 Most Air Guitar Rock Songs Of All Time

    12:12Top 10 Most Air Guitar Rock Songs Of All Time
    • Number 5 – Crazy Train, Ozzy Osbourne After supplying the world with some of its most iconic proto-metal riffs during his tenure as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, Osbourne embarked on a massively successful recording career.

      Number 5 – Crazy Train, Ozzy Osbourne After supplying the world with some of its most iconic proto-metal riffs during his tenure as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, Osbourne embarked on a massively successful recording career.

    • After supplying the world with some of its most iconic proto-metal riffs during his tenure as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, Osbourne embarked on a massively successful recording career.

      After supplying the world with some of its most iconic proto-metal riffs during his tenure as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, Osbourne embarked on a massively successful recording career.

    B2

    How did we get the New Testamant? | Problems w/ NT Canon

    19:16How did we get the New Testamant? | Problems w/ NT Canon
    • So I would say that by the end of the late 2nd century, there was agreement among the proto-Orthodox church, which is the church which would eventually win, that there was some agreement that it was the four gospels that we currently have and the letters of Paul.

      So I would say that by the end of the late 2nd century, there was agreement among the proto-Orthodox church, which is the church which would eventually win, that there was some agreement that it was the four gospels that we currently have and the letters of Paul.

    • So I would say that by the end of the late second century, there was agreement among the proto-Orthodox Church, which is the church which would eventually win, that there was some agreement that it was the four gospels that we currently have and the letters of Paul.

      So I would say that by the end of the late second century, there was agreement among the proto-Orthodox Church, which is the church which would eventually win, that there was some agreement that it was the four gospels that we currently have and the letters of Paul.

    B1

    How the Colors Got Their Names | Otherwords

    06:45How the Colors Got Their Names | Otherwords
    • The English word white can be traced all the way back to the Proto-Indo-European root "kweit-" which meant to shine.

      The English word white can be traced all the way back to the Proto-Indo-European root "kweit-" which meant to shine.

    • The English word white can be traced all the way back to the Proto-Indo-European root quite, which meant to shine.

      The English word white can be traced all the way back to the Proto-Indo-European root quite, which meant to shine.

    B1

    Avengers Endgame Trailer - Opening Scene and Captain America Breakdown

    12:48Avengers Endgame Trailer - Opening Scene and Captain America Breakdown
    • compared to the proto version of the character that we saw during the Captain Marvel movie where she's slowly

      compared to the proto version of the character that we saw during the Captain Marvel movie where she's slowly

    • So it'll be interesting to see what her take on a fully fledged, fully developed Captain Marvel is like compared to the proto version of the character that we saw during the Captain Marvel movie, where she's slowly becoming Captain Marvel by the end of the film.

      So it'll be interesting to see what her take on a fully fledged, fully developed Captain Marvel is like compared to the proto version of the character that we saw during the Captain Marvel movie, where she's slowly becoming Captain Marvel by the end of the film.

    B1

    Top 10 Nations That Won't Exist in 2115 — TopTenzNet

    15:27Top 10 Nations That Won't Exist in 2115 — TopTenzNet
    • and both nations have had small proto-wars over how to split up their resources.

      and both nations have had small proto-wars over how to split up their resources.

    • nations have had small proto-wars over how to split up their resources.

      nations have had small proto-wars over how to split up their resources.

    B1

    What Happened Before History? Human Origins

    10:06What Happened Before History? Human Origins
    • But most importantly, they spoke to each other - probably in a kind of proto-language less complex than ours.

      But most importantly, they spoke to each other - probably in a kind of proto-language less complex than ours.

    • Probably in a kind of proto-language, less complex than ours.

      Probably in a kind of proto-language, less complex than ours.

    B1

    Why Are We So Bad At Drawing Faces?

    03:29Why Are We So Bad At Drawing Faces?
    • shapes are exceedingly difficult to draw. Italian proto-Renaissance painter Giotto di

      shapes are exceedingly difficult to draw. Italian proto-Renaissance painter Giotto di

    • Italian Proto-Renaissance painter Giotto de Bandone was said to have drawn a perfect circle freehand to prove to the Pope he was the greatest artist in Italy.

      Italian Proto-Renaissance painter Giotto de Bandone was said to have drawn a perfect circle freehand to prove to the Pope he was the greatest artist in Italy.

    B1