ܪܝܫܢܐ

Classical Syriac

[re(j)ʃɑnɑ], [re(j)ʃɑne], [re(j)ʃɑne]

noun
Definitions
  • ruler, leader, chief, president
  • magistrate, prefect
  • noble, prince
  • (Christianity) pontiff
  • (military) captain, general

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Semitic *raʾš- (head).

Origin

Proto-Semitic

*raʾš-

Gloss

head

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

頭

Emoji
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