Where does “cryptoperthite” come from?
cryptoperthite (English) comes from English Perthite, from English Perth, from Scottish Gaelic frìth, from English frith, from English Firth, from Scots firth, from Middle English fyrth, from Old Norse fjǫrðr — passed , crossed.
cryptoperthite (English): A submicroscopic form of perthite that can only be observed by using X-ray diffraction or electron microscopy
Definitions
- A submicroscopic form of perthite that can only be observed by using X-ray diffraction or electron microscopy
Ancestry of “cryptoperthite”, step by step
cryptoperthite traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English Perthite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Perthite | A native or inhabitant of Perth, Australia |
| 2 | English | Perth | A Scottish earldom |
| 3 | Scottish Gaelic | frìth | deer forest |
| 4 | English | frith | Peace; security; Sanctuary, asylum; To protect;... |
| 5 | English | Firth | OS grid ref HY3514 (approx |
| 6 | Scots | firth | — |
| 7 | Middle English | fyrth | — |
| 8 | Old Norse | fjǫrðr | firth, fjord |
| 9 | Proto-Norse | ᚠᛖᚱᚦᚢᛉ | — |
| 10 | Proto-Germanic | ferþuz | inlet, fjord |
| 11 | Proto-Indo-European | pértus | crossing |
| 12 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 13 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |
via English crypto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crypto | A secret supporter or follower; Cryptography;... |