Macomet

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Machometus, Mahometus; deriving from Andalusian Arabic مَحُمَّدْ (“Maḥummad”), ultimately derived from Arabic مُحَمَّد (muḥammad). Doublet of Mahown and mawmet.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmakɔmɛt/, /ˈmakəmɛt/

Proper noun

Macomet

  1. (Islam) Muhammad

Descendants

  • English: Mahomet

References

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