Where does “mazamecatl” come from?
mazamecatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl mecatl — cord, rope; whip; concubine.
mazamecatl (Classical Nahuatl): a noose used to hunt deer or other game
Definitions
- a noose used to hunt deer or other game
Ancestry of “mazamecatl”, step by step
mazamecatl 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 mazātl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mazātl | horse; white-tailed deer; deer, wild animal |