Where does “teochichimecatl” come from?
teochichimecatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl chīchīmēcatl, from Classical Nahuatl Chīchīmān.
teochichimecatl (Classical Nahuatl): A Teochichimeca; a "true" Chichimec
Definitions
- A Teochichimeca; a "true" Chichimec
Ancestry of “teochichimecatl”, step by step
teochichimecatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl chīchīmēcatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | chīchīmēcatl | A Chichimec; Chichimeca |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | Chīchīmān | — |
via Classical Nahuatl teōtl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | teōtl | God; deity, god; god |