Where does “colophon” come from?

Colophon comes from Ancient Greek κολοφών, a word of unknown origin and meaning.

colophon (English): In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on his exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, his own name

Definitions

In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on his exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, his own name

Ancestry of “colophon”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Late Latin	colophōn	—
2	Ancient Greek	Κολοφών	Colophon
3	Ancient Greek	κολοφών	a summit, top, finishing; a type of playing ball;...

Words derived from “colophon”

colophonist

Every word from Ancient Greek κολοφών →Every word from Ancient Greek Κολοφών →Every word from Late Latin colophōn →