Where does “stilus” come from?
stilus (Latin) comes from Proto-Indo-European (s)teyg- — to be sharp; to sting.
stilus (Latin): A pointed instrument; stake, pale, spike; A...
Definitions
- A pointed instrument; stake, pale, spike; A...
Ancestry of “stilus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)teyg- | to be sharp; to sting |