birig [CONTRACT]

(4 instances)

birig [CONTRACT] (4x: Old Babylonian) wr. bi-ri-ig; bir2 "to sneer at, lift (nose, lip), contract oneself, roll up" Akk. ganāşu; kalāşu

[1] cuneiform BI.RI.IG bi-ri-ig
[2] cuneiform UD bir2
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[2] 1

3 distinct forms attested; click to view forms table.

1. to sneer at, lift (nose, lip), contract oneself, roll up (4x/100%)

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Akk. ganāşu "to lift (nose, lip); Dt wrinkle o.'s nose"; kalāşu "to contract os,., roll up".

See ETCSL: bi-ri-ig=to wrinkle.

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