Where does “sparterie” come from?
sparterie (English) comes from French sparterie, from Spanish esparto, from Latin spartum, from Ancient Greek σπάρτον, from Proto-Indo-European sper-to, from Proto-Indo-European sper- — to fidget, twitch; to push; to be quick; to...
sparterie (English): Articles made from esparto
Definitions
- Articles made from esparto
Ancestry of “sparterie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | sparterie | — |
| 2 | Spanish | esparto | esparto |
| 3 | Latin | spartum | esparto |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | σπάρτον | rope, cable; measuring cord; thread |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | sper-to | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | sper- | to fidget, twitch; to push; to be quick; to... |