Where does “skytar” come from?
skytar (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Ancient Greek Σκύθαι, from Ancient Greek Σκύθης, from Proto-Scythian Skuδat.
skytar (Norwegian Nynorsk): a Scythian; pistol or revolver; handgun
Definitions
- a Scythian; pistol or revolver; handgun
Ancestry of “skytar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | Σκύθαι | nominative/vocative plural of Σκῠ́θης |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Σκύθης | an inhabitant of Scythia; a Scythian |
| 3 | Proto-Scythian | Skuδat | — |