Where does “ὁπλοφύλαξ” come from?
ὁπλοφύλαξ (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ὅπλον, from Ancient Greek μῦς, from Proto-Hellenic *mū́s, from Proto-Indo-Iranian múHs, from Proto-Indo-European múh₂s — mouse.
ὁπλοφύλαξ (Ancient Greek): one who has the charge of arms, a weapon-keeper
Definitions
- one who has the charge of arms, a weapon-keeper
Ancestry of “ὁπλοφύλαξ”, step by step
ὁπλοφύλαξ traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ὅπλον
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὅπλον | tool, instrument; a ship's tackle, rope;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μῦς | mouse; A type of mussel; A type of whale |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | *mū́s | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-Iranian | múHs | mouse |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | múh₂s | mouse |
via Ancient Greek φύλαξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φύλαξ | guard; sentry |