Where does “vlijm” come from?
vlijm (Dutch) comes from Middle Dutch vlime, from Latin phlebotomus, from Ancient Greek φλεβοτώμος.
vlijm (Dutch): A scalpel; A fleam or lancet; Any sharp or...
Definitions
- A scalpel; A fleam or lancet; Any sharp or...
Ancestry of “vlijm”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Dutch | vlime | — |
| 2 | Latin | phlebotomus | Lancet, fleam |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φλεβοτώμος | — |