σκαιός

Ancient Greek

adj-1&2
Definitions
  • left, on or with the left hand
  • western, westward
  • unlucky, ill-omened, mischievous
  • awkward, clumsy, stupid
  • (of serpents) aslant, crooked

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *skeh₂iwo-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*skeh₂iwo-

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