Where does “jarsier” come from?

jarsier (Old French) comes from Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ, from Ancient Greek χαράσσω, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.

Ancestry of “jarsier”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekχαρακτήρinstrument used for engraving; person who...
2Ancient Greekχαράσσωto sharpen; to engrave, carve, write, draw, stamp
3Proto-Indo-Europeanǵʰer-to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer-Every word from Ancient Greek χαράσσωEvery word from Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ