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Etymology of the English word epigraph

the English word epigraph
derived from the Greek word epigraphe, ἐπιγραφή (an inscription)
derived from the Byzantine Greek word epi, ἐπί (upon; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case); over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.)
derived from the Greek word epigraphein, ἐπιγράφω
derived from the Greek word graphein, γράφω (to draw)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gerbh-

Date

The earliest known usage of epigraph in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

epigraphic, epigraphy

Cognates

French épigraphe, Italian epigrafo, Lithuanian epigrafas, Russian эпигpaф

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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