Where does “scaphandre” come from?
scaphandre (French) comes from Ancient Greek σκάφη, from Ancient Greek -ή, from Ancient Greek -ᾱ, from Proto-Indo-European -éh₂.
scaphandre (French): diving suit; space suit
Ancestry of “scaphandre”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σκάφη | bowl, tub, basin, bath; light boat, skiff; cradle |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | -ή | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | -ᾱ | nominal suffix |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | -éh₂ | — |