Where does “magnetodisk” come from?
magnetodisk (English) comes from English disk, from Ancient Greek δίσκος, from Ancient Greek δικέω — to hurl, to launch.
magnetodisk (English): Alternative spelling of magnetodisc
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of magnetodisc
Ancestry of “magnetodisk”, step by step
magnetodisk traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English disk
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | disk | A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δίσκος | quoit, disc; dish, trencher; round mirror |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δικέω | to hurl, to launch |
via English magneto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | magneto | A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that... |