Where does “periapt” come from?
periapt (English) comes from Middle French periapte, from Ancient Greek περίαπτον, from Ancient Greek περίαπτος, from Ancient Greek περι- — around, about; peri-, "prefix meaning ‘around,...
periapt (English): A charm worn on a necklace; an amulet
Definitions
- A charm worn on a necklace; an amulet
Ancestry of “periapt”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | periapte | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | περίαπτον | amulet |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | περίαπτος | hung round |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | περι- | around, about; peri-, "prefix meaning ‘around,... |