Where does “hierodule” come from?
hierodule (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἱερόδουλος, from Ancient Greek ἱερός, from Proto-Hellenic iherós, from Proto-Indo-European ish₁ros.
hierodule (English): A temple slave, often one performing religious...
Definitions
- A temple slave, often one performing religious...
Ancestry of “hierodule”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἱερόδουλος | hierodule, a temple slave, often one performing... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἱερός | connected with the gods, supernatural; holy,... |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | iherós | holy, divine |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ish₁ros | — |