Where does “sȳcophantia” come from?
sȳcophantia (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σῡκοφᾰντῐ́ᾱ — vexatious or dishonest prosecution, chicane, barratry, blackmail.
sȳcophantia (Latin): a cunning, deceit, trick
Definitions
- a cunning, deceit, trick
Ancestry of “sȳcophantia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σῡκοφᾰντῐ́ᾱ | vexatious or dishonest prosecution, chicane, barratry, blackmail |