Where does “herm” come from?
herm (English) comes from English Hermes, from Ancient Greek Ἑρμῆς — Mercury; Hermes, the hellenic god of trade and...
herm (English): A rectangular pillar bearing a bust of Hermes,...
Definitions
- A rectangular pillar bearing a bust of Hermes,...
Ancestry of “herm”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Hermes | A head or bust on a square base, often... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Ἑρμῆς | Mercury; Hermes, the hellenic god of trade and... |