ḥmwt

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Egyptian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ḥmw (“to be skilled”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

N42
t		 U25

 f

  1. craftsmanship, skill, artistry

Alternative forms[edit]

Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥmwt  
U25
U25t
Z1		 Y1
ḥmwt ḥmwt
abbreviation

Noun[edit]

N42
t		 U25A1

 f

  1. craftsmen (collectively)

Alternative forms[edit]

Alternative hieroglyphic writings of ḥmwt  
U25w&tA1
Z2
ḥmwt

Descendants[edit]

  • Sahidic Coptic: ϩⲁⲙ (ham, “artisan”)

References[edit]

  • 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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