282. The prefix pra- is used to form words expressing precedence in the line of descent, or general remoteness in past time:
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praavo, great grandfather. pranepo, great grandson. |
prapatroj, forefathers, ancestors. pratempa, primeval. |
THE SUFFIXES -ĈJ- AND -NJ-.
283. The suffix -ĉj- is used to form affectionate diminutives, from the first syllable or syllables of masculine names or terms of address. The suffix -nj- forms similar feminine diminutives:
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Joĉjo, Johnnie, Joe. Paĉjo, Papa. |
Manjo, May, Mamie. Panjo, Mamma. |
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
284.
National systems of weights and measures translated into international form (as
mejlo
,