ds

See also Ds, dS, ds., d's, and D's

Translingual

Symbol

ds

1. (metrology) Symbol for the decisecond, an SI unit of time equal to 10⁻¹ seconds.

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Egyptian

Etymology 1

Noun

masculine

1. jar
2. measure of volume used for beer.

Usage notes

Alternative hieroglyphic writings

ds	ds	ḏs

Inflection

Declension
sing.	ds
dual	dswj
plural	dsw

Etymology 2

Noun

masculine

1. flint

Usage notes

Alternative hieroglyphic writings

ds

Inflection

Declension
sing.	ds
dual	dswj
plural	dsw

Noun

masculine

1. knife

Inflection

Declension
sing.	ds
dual	dswj
plural	dsw

References

• Allen, Middle Egyptian
• Faulkner, Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian