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Classical Nahuatl
Etymology
Perhaps from machia (“to be known, discovered”) + -yōtl.
Pronunciation
Noun
machiyōtl (inanimate, plural machiyōtl)
- (it is) a representation of something; a model, example or sign
- Idem, f. 225v.
- Signo por señal. machiyotl.
- A sign or a signal. machiyotl.
- (it is) the form or outline of an area or figure; a shape.
- (it is) a written or printed character; a letter
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References
- Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, page 50v
- Rémi Siméon (1885) Diccionario de la lengua náhuatl o mexicana, Siglo Veintiuno Editores, page 254