Egyptian
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Etymology
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From ḥmw (“to be skilled”).
Pronunciation
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f
- craftsmanship, skill, artistry
Alternative forms
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Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥmwt
f
- craftsmen (collectively)
Alternative forms
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Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥmwt
Descendants
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- Sahidic Coptic: ϩⲁⲙ (ham, “artisan”)
References
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- 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