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
- A mark or sign; A magical symbol
Ancestry of “caract”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | character | branding iron; brand; characteristic, mark,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χαρακτήρ | instrument used for engraving; person who... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χαράσσω | to sharpen; to engrave, carve, write, draw, stamp |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |