Where does “ichmecatl” come from?
ichmecatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl mecatl — cord, rope; whip; concubine.
ichmecatl (Classical Nahuatl): A rope made from maguey fiber
Definitions
- A rope made from maguey fiber
Ancestry of “ichmecatl”, step by step
ichmecatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl mecatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mecatl | cord, rope; whip; concubine |
via Classical Nahuatl īchtli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | īchtli | maguey fiber |