Where does “xicmecayotl” come from?
xicmecayotl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl mecayōtl, from Classical Nahuatl mecatl — cord, rope; whip; concubine.
xicmecayotl (Classical Nahuatl): umbilical cord
Ancestry of “xicmecayotl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mecayōtl | cord |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | mecatl | cord, rope; whip; concubine |