Where does “ћилимар” come from?
ћилимар (Serbo-Croatian) comes from Serbo-Croatian ар — are, measurement of area. Equals 100 m².
ћилимар (Serbo-Croatian): rug or carpet maker/merchant
Definitions
- rug or carpet maker/merchant
Ancestry of “ћилимар”, step by step
ћилимар traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Serbo-Croatian ар
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serbo-Croatian | ар | are, measurement of area. Equals 100 m² |
via Serbo-Croatian ћилим
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serbo-Croatian | ћилим | thick carpet or tapestry of oriental style |