Where does “palmik” come from?
palmik (Estonian) comes from Proto-Finnic palmikkoi — plait, braid.
palmik (Estonian): pigtail braid made from three bunches of hair on head
Definitions
- pigtail braid made from three bunches of hair on head
Ancestry of “palmik”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Finnic | palmikkoi | plait, braid |