Where does “mycterism” come from?
mycterism (English) comes from Ancient Greek μυκτηρισμός, from Ancient Greek μυκτηρίζω, from Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω.
mycterism (English): A subtle or scornful jibe
Definitions
- A subtle or scornful jibe
Ancestry of “mycterism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | μυκτηρισμός | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μυκτηρίζω | I turn up the nose, I sneer at; I sneer |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | -ῐ́ζω | — |