nine bows

proper noun

The traditional enemies of Ancient Egypt.

Meanings

nine bows1

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Nine Bows.

Nine Bows2

proper noun

alternative nine bows

  1. EgyptologyThe traditional enemies of Ancient Egypt.

Origin

  1. Egyptianpsḏt pḏt
  2. EnglishNine Bows

Calque of Egyptian psḏt pḏt, from psḏt (“nine”) + pḏt (“bow”).

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Chicago

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