𒅈𒄰𒈠𒀸

Hittite

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Etymology

Probably borrowed from Akkadian 𒅈𒂵𒌋𒌋𒉡 (argamannu) by a metonymic semantic shift "red/yellow purple" → "tribute", with purple-dyed fabrics being a conspicuous component of such imposts.

Noun

𒅈𒄰𒈠𒀸 • (arkammas) c

tribute