Where does “πέλτη” come from?
πέλτη (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European pel- — to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold.
πέλτη (Ancient Greek): A small light shield of leather without a rim,...
Definitions
- A small light shield of leather without a rim,...
Ancestry of “πέλτη”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | pel- | to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold |