Where does “chimalchiuhqui” come from?
chimalchiuhqui (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl chīhua — to do; to make, to build; to happen, occur.
chimalchiuhqui (Classical Nahuatl): Shield-maker
Definitions
- Shield-maker
Ancestry of “chimalchiuhqui”, step by step
chimalchiuhqui traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl chīhua
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | chīhua | to do; to make, to build; to happen, occur |
via Classical Nahuatl chīmalli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | chīmalli | shield |