Where does “Massaliot” come from?
Massaliot (English) comes from Ancient Greek Μασσαλιώτης, from Ancient Greek Μασσαλία, from Ancient Ligurian mas — spring.
Ancestry of “Massaliot”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Μασσαλιώτης | an inhabitant of Massalia or Marseille; a... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Μασσαλία | Marseille |
| 3 | Ancient Ligurian | mas | spring |