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Where does “ψάλλω” come from?

ψάλλω (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ψάλλω, from Ancient Greek ψάω — to touch lightly, rub, wipe, rub smooth; to...

ψάλλω (Greek): sing, chant; praise; chant

Definitions

  1. sing, chant; praise; chant

Ancestry of “ψάλλω”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekψάλλωto twitch; to make a sound by striking, touching,...
2Ancient Greekψάωto touch lightly, rub, wipe, rub smooth; to...

Words derived from “ψάλλω”

  • ψαλμός
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