𐎠𐎶𐎠𐎫𐎠

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Old Persian

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Etymology

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Adjective

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𐎠𐎶𐎠𐎫𐎠 (a-m-a-t-a /āmātā/)

  1. uncertain: distinguished, noble?[1]

Usage notes

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The meaning is under debate. Many scholars (such as Skjærvø) argue for an adjective describing nobility on the basis of the Akkadian translation of the Behistun Inscription.

References

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    Skjærvø, Prods Oktor (2016) An Introduction to Old Persian[1]