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Egyptian
Etymology
From ḥmw (“to be skilled”).
Pronunciation
Noun
f
- craftsmanship, skill, artistry
Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥmwt
Noun
f
- craftsmen (collectively)
Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥmwt
Descendants
- Sahidic Coptic: ϩⲁⲙ (ham, “artisan”)
References
- James P[eter] Allen (2010) Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs, 2nd edition, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, →ISBN, pages 176, 280.
- Hoch, James (1997) Middle Egyptian Grammar, Mississauga: Benben Publications, →ISBN, page 146
