Cretan Revolution Weapons 18th century

Andreas · 21st May 2014, 04:29 PM

[QUOTE=E Farrell]Do you happen to know anything about the etymology of the word basalis? Is it associated with social rank at all; does he carry that specifically because he is a chief, or would others carry a basalis as well?

I'm curious whether or not it comes from the same root as basileus, or if it's just the English transliterations that look similar?

Basalis (stress on last syllable) derives from the Turkish word baş, head, chief, especial and the meaning is a superior knife. Anyone could carry it.

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21st May 2014, 04:29 PM	#37
Andreas Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ionian Islands, Greece Posts: 96	[QUOTE=E Farrell]Do you happen to know anything about the etymology of the word basalis? Is it associated with social rank at all; does he carry that specifically because he is a chief, or would others carry a basalis as well? I'm curious whether or not it comes from the same root as basileus, or if it's just the English transliterations that look similar? Basalis (stress on last syllable) derives from the Turkish word baş, head, chief, especial and the meaning is a superior knife. Anyone could carry it.