Where does “psellism” come from?
psellism (English) comes from Ancient Greek ψελλισμός, from Ancient Greek ψελλός — faltering in speech, like a child; inarticulate,...
psellism (English): indistinct pronunciation; stammering; a speech...
Definitions
- indistinct pronunciation; stammering; a speech...
Ancestry of “psellism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ψελλισμός | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ψελλός | faltering in speech, like a child; inarticulate,... |