Where does “stannum” come from?
stannum (Latin) comes from Proto-Celtic *stagnom — tin.
stannum (Latin): an alloy of silver and lead; tin
Definitions
- an alloy of silver and lead; tin
Ancestry of “stannum”, step by step
stannum traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Celtic *stagnom
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Celtic | *stagnom | tin |
via Celtic unknown
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | unknown | — |