Where does “kontakion” come from?
kontakion (English) comes from Byzantine Greek κοντάκιον, from Ancient Greek κόνταξ, from Ancient Greek κοντός, from Proto-Indo-European ḱent- — to pierce; to prick; point; to stab.
kontakion (English): A form of hymn or poem recited as a dialogue...
Definitions
- A form of hymn or poem recited as a dialogue...
Ancestry of “kontakion”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Byzantine Greek | κοντάκιον | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόνταξ | rod, stick |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κοντός | short; pole; pike |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱent- | to pierce; to prick; point; to stab |