Where does “tónsproti” come from?
tónsproti (Icelandic) comes from Icelandic tón, from Icelandic tóna — to chant; to intone; definite accusative singular...
tónsproti (Icelandic): baton conductor's stick
Definitions
- baton conductor's stick
Ancestry of “tónsproti”, step by step
tónsproti traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Icelandic tón
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icelandic | tón | chant; indefinite accusative singular of tónn |
| 2 | Icelandic | tóna | to chant; to intone; definite accusative singular... |
via Icelandic sproti
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icelandic | sproti | sprout, shoot |