Where does “hymnal” come from?
Hymnal comes from English hymn, from Latin hymnus, from Ancient Greek ὕμνος, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European sh₂em, meaning to sing or recite.
hymnal (English): A collection of hymns; a hymn book; Of or...
Definitions
- A collection of hymns; a hymn book; Of or...
Ancestry of “hymnal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hymn | A song of praise or worship; To sing a hymn; To... |
| 2 | Middle English | ymne | hymn |
| 3 | Old French | ymne | hymn |
| 4 | Latin | hymnus | hymn; a song of praise |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ὕμνος | song, hymn, ode |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | sh₂em- | sing; to sing |
Words derived from “hymnal”