Where does “syrma” come from?
syrma (English) comes from Latin syrma, from Ancient Greek σύρμα, from Ancient Greek σύρω — to drag, trail, sweep; draw, drag, trail along;...
syrma (English): A long dress, trailing on the floor, worn by...
Definitions
- A long dress, trailing on the floor, worn by...
Ancestry of “syrma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | syrma | A robe with a train, worn especially by tragedy... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σύρμα | Anything trailed or dragged; A dragging, a... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | σύρω | to drag, trail, sweep; draw, drag, trail along;... |