Where does “σιδηροφορέω” come from?
σιδηροφορέω (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek φορέω, from Ancient Greek φέρω, from Proto-Hellenic pʰérō, from Proto-Indo-European bʰéreti, from Proto-Indo-European bʰēr- — shiny, light brown.
σιδηροφορέω (Ancient Greek): to bear arms, be armed
Definitions
- to bear arms, be armed
Ancestry of “σιδηροφορέω”, step by step
σιδηροφορέω traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek φορέω
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φορέω | to bear repeatedly or habitually; to wear; to... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φέρω | I bring, bear, carry |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | pʰérō | to bear |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰéreti | to be carrying |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰēr- | shiny, light brown |
via Ancient Greek σίδηρος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σίδηρος | iron; iron tool; sword |