ḥmwt

Egyptian

Etymology

From ḥmw (“to be skilled”).

Pronunciation

• (modern Egyptological) IPA^(key): /hɛmuːt/
  • Conventional anglicization: hemut

Noun

 f

1. craftsmanship, skill, artistry

Alternative forms

Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥmwt  

ḥmwt	ḥmwt
abbreviation

Noun

 f

1. craftsmen (collectively)

Alternative forms

Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥmwt  

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