Where does “hierodulic” come from?
hierodulic (English) comes from English hierodule, from Ancient Greek ἱερόδουλος, from Ancient Greek ἱερός, from Proto-Hellenic iherós, from Proto-Indo-European ish₁ros.
hierodulic (English): Pertaining to hierodules
Definitions
- Pertaining to hierodules
Ancestry of “hierodulic”, step by step
hierodulic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hierodule
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hierodule | A temple slave, often one performing religious... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἱερόδουλος | hierodule, a temple slave, often one performing... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἱερός | connected with the gods, supernatural; holy,... |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | iherós | holy, divine |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ish₁ros | — |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |