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beetle

Source: Kroonen 2013:283
originates from: PGmc *kebra- "beetle" (kebra- > keβr > ċeβr > ċieβr > ċiefr > ċiefer) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:283)
Variations
cefer "beetle"