Where does “caract” come from?

caract (English) comes from Latin character, from Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ, from Ancient Greek χαράσσω, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.

caract (English): A mark or sign; A magical symbol

Definitions

  1. A mark or sign; A magical symbol

Ancestry of “caract”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latincharacterbranding iron; brand; characteristic, mark,...
2Ancient Greekχαρακτήρinstrument used for engraving; person who...
3Ancient Greekχαράσσωto sharpen; to engrave, carve, write, draw, stamp
4Proto-Indo-Europeanǵʰer-to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- →Every word from Ancient Greek χαράσσω →Every word from Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ →