Where does “pseph-” come from?
pseph- (English) comes from Ancient Greek ψῆφος, from Ancient Greek ψάω — to touch lightly, rub, wipe, rub smooth; to...
pseph- (English): pebble, small stone; voting, election; ballot box
Definitions
- pebble, small stone; voting, election; ballot box
Ancestry of “pseph-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ψῆφος | a pebble; a pebble used for reckoning, a counter;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ψάω | to touch lightly, rub, wipe, rub smooth; to... |
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