nisku [RETAINER] (N)

32 instances

nisku [RETAINER] N (32x) Old Akkadian, Lagash II, Ur III, Old Babylonian wr. ni-is-ku; ni-is-kum "a type of retainer or dependent person"

[1] 𒉌𒄑𒆪 ni-is-ku
[2] 𒉌𒄑𒄣 ni-is-kum
PC ED IIIa ED IIIb Ebla OAkk Lag II Ur III OB Post-OB (unknown)
[1] 27 2
[2] 1 2

4 distinct forms attested; click to view forms table.

Attested in the following periods:

Old Akkadian (27x/84%)

Lagash II (2x/6%)

Ur III (1x/3%)

Old Babylonian (2x/6%)

Senses:

Bibliography

[1982] B. Foster, USP 85.

References for all phrases

agaʾus[soldier] nisku[retainer]

aga-usâ‚‚ ni-is-kum (OB Nippur Lu 113).

aga₃-us₂ ⸢ni⸣-is-⸢kum?⸣ (CUNES 52-10-146 c iii 16').

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