Where does “sistra” come from?
sistra (Breton) comes from Breton sistr, from Old French cisdre, from Latin sīcera, from Ancient Greek σίκερα, from Hebrew שֵׁכָר — alcoholic drink; liquor.
sistra (Breton): to drink cider
Definitions
- to drink cider
Ancestry of “sistra”, step by step
sistra traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Breton sistr
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breton | sistr | cider |
| 2 | Old French | cisdre | — |
| 3 | Latin | sīcera | An intoxicating drink (possibly a form of cider) |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | σίκερα | A fermented liquor, a strong drink |
| 5 | Hebrew | שֵׁכָר | alcoholic drink; liquor |
via Breton a
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breton | a | — |