Where does “hamis” come from?
hamis (Latin) comes from Latin hama, from Ancient Greek ἄμη — a shovel; a water-bucket, a pail; a spade.
hamis (Latin): dative plural of hama; ablative plural of hama;...
Definitions
- dative plural of hama; ablative plural of hama;...
Ancestry of “hamis”, step by step
hamis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin hama
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | hama | a water-bucket or pail (especially one for extinguishing fires), a firebucket |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἄμη | a shovel; a water-bucket, a pail; a spade |
via Latin hamus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | hamus | A hook; A fishhook; The barb of an arrow |