Where does “cither” come from?

Cither comes from Latin cithara, from Ancient Greek κιθάρα, a stringed musical instrument.

cither (English): Alternative form of cittern; zither

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of cittern; zither

Ancestry of “cither”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latincitharacithara, lyre, lute, guitar; guitar
2Ancient Greekκιθάραlyre; the ribs of the horse; ivy

Words derived from “cither”

Every word from Ancient Greek κιθάρα →