Messias

Latin

proper noun
Definitions
  • the Messiah, Christ

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μεσσῑ́ᾱς derived from Hebrew (modern) מָשִׁיחַ (anointer, anointed, messiah).

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

מָשִׁיחַ

Gloss

anointer, anointed, messiah

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