English word origin

Etymology of Re

Meaning borrowed from Egyptian r:a-ra (rꜥ, “sun, Ra”), with the form of the word borrowed from Coptic ⲣⲏ (rē, “sun”).

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Source etymology 1

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name

Alternative form of Ra.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Meaning borrowed from Egyptian r:a-ra (rꜥ, “sun, Ra”), with the form of the word borrowed from Coptic ⲣⲏ (rē, “sun”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Borrowed-form mentionrꜥegy
Borrowed-form mentionⲣⲏcop

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Source etymology 3

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name

Reinsurance.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of reinsurance.

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