Where does “tieqa” come from?

tieqa (Maltese) comes from Arabic طاقة, from Arabic طاق, from Middle Iranian tāk.

tieqa (Maltese): window

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Arabic	طاقة	power, strength; fortitude, endurance; energy;...
2	Arabic	طاق	to bear; arch
3	Middle Iranian	tāk	—

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