Where does “ἑταῖρα” come from?

ἑταῖρα (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἑταῖρος, from Proto-Indo-European swé — self.

ἑταῖρα (Ancient Greek): courtesan, escort, cultivated prostitute

Definitions

  1. courtesan, escort, cultivated prostitute

Ancestry of “ἑταῖρα”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἑταῖροςcomrade, companion, partner, friend; pupil,...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanswéself
Every word from Proto-Indo-European swé →Every word from Ancient Greek ἑταῖρος →