Where does “colophon” come from?
Colophon comes from Ancient Greek κολοφών, a word of unknown origin and meaning.
colophon (English): In manuscripts , the note, usually at the end,...
Definitions
- In manuscripts , the note, usually at the end,...
Ancestry of “colophon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Late Latin | colophōn | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Κολοφών | Colophon |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κολοφών | a summit, top, finishing; a type of playing ball;... |