Where does “zacamecatl” come from?
zacamecatl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl zacatl, from Uto-Aztecan saka-t.
zacamecatl (Classical Nahuatl): A rope made from coarse grass
Definitions
- A rope made from coarse grass
Ancestry of “zacamecatl”, step by step
zacamecatl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl zacatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | zacatl | Dry weeds or grass, especially when used as... |
| 2 | Uto-Aztecan | saka-t | — |
via Classical Nahuatl mecatl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | mecatl | cord, rope; whip; concubine |