forrit

Icelandic

/ˈfɔr.rɪ(ː)t/

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) program, application, application program

Etymology

Affix from Icelandic rit (writing, written work, literary work, writ, publication, a writ, a written work) compound from Ancient Greek πρό (before, for, in front) + Ancient Greek γράμμα (letter, a small weight, a scruple, writing).

Origin

Ancient Greek

γράμμα

Gloss

letter, a small weight, a scruple, writing

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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