Source etymology 1
Original entry ↗A generally accepted principle; a rule. · A formally codified set of criteria deemed mandatory for a particular artistic style of figurative art. · A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field. · The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.
From Middle English canoun, from Old French canon and Old English canon, both from Latin canōn, from Ancient Greek κανών (kanṓn, “measuring rod, standard”), akin to κάννα (kánna, “reed”), from Semitic (compare Hebrew קָנֶה (qane, “reed”) and Arabic قَنَاة (qanāh, “reed”)). Doublet of qanun. See also cane, cannon, canyon, canal.
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This page abbreviates 10 auxiliary source items. The etymology narrative is not shortened. Omission counts are available in the audit fields below; consult the original for complete auxiliary material.
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