Where does “hetaeric” come from?
hetaeric (English) comes from English hetaera, from Ancient Greek ἑταίρᾱ — courtesan, escort, cultivated prostitute.
hetaeric (English): Of or relating to a hetaera
Definitions
- Of or relating to a hetaera
Ancestry of “hetaeric”, step by step
hetaeric traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hetaera
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hetaera | A highly cultivated hired female companion who... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἑταίρᾱ | courtesan, escort, cultivated prostitute |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |