Etymology of the English word psephite
the English word
psephitederived from the French word
psephitederived from the Greek word
psephos, ψῆφος (a pebble (as worn smooth by handling); (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote)
Date
The earliest known usage of psephite in English dates from the 19th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
