Where does “matontli” come from?
matontli (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl māitl, from Proto-Nahuan *maa(y)(V)-.
matontli (Classical Nahuatl): Diminutive of māitl; a small hand
Definitions
- Diminutive of māitl; a small hand
Ancestry of “matontli”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | māitl | hand, arm; arm, hand |
| 2 | Proto-Nahuan | *maa(y)(V)- | — |