Allofams:
1.0 The Body > 1.1 Body Parts > 1.1.2 Life/Breathe/Exist > 1.1.2.3 Existence

#1821 PTB *s/g-ray ⪤ *way BE / COPULA / NOMINALIZER / SUBORDINATOR / GOD

This etymon was the main focus of Matisoff 1985 (GSTC).

Clearly related to this complex etymon is #2608 PTB *s‑ri‑t*s‑rut BE / EXIST / COPULA, though we are listing it separately for convenience’s sake.