Where does “χρέος” come from?
χρέος (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
χρέος (Ancient Greek): want, need; affair, business; debt
Definitions
- want, need; affair, business; debt
Ancestry of “χρέος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |