ḥmwt

Egyptian

Etymology

From ḥmw (“to be skilled”).

Pronunciation

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
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