ḥmw

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See also: ḫmw

Egyptian

Egyptian numbers (edit)
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40
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4
    Cardinal: ḥmw
    Ordinal: mḥ-ḥmw

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

Numeral:

 

Numeral

V20 V20
V20 V20
  1. forty
Inflection
Descendants
  • Akhmimic Coptic: ϩⲙⲉ (hme)
  • Bohairic Coptic: ϩⲙⲉ (hme), ϩⲙ (hm)
  • Lycopolitan Coptic: ϩⲙⲉ (hme)
  • Sahidic Coptic: ϩⲙⲉ (hme)

Etymology 2

A participial form of ḥm (to steer).

Pronunciation

Noun

N42mWP10

 m

  1. rudder, steering-oar
  2. (by extension) helmsman
Inflection
Alternative forms

Etymology 3

Pronunciation

Verb

U24wY1V

 3-lit.

  1. (intransitive) to be(come) skilled
Inflection
Derived terms

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