Contionary:ⲥⲱϩⲉ

Maryan Coptic

Etymology

Inherited from Arabic ساحر (sāḥir).

• Estimated pronunciation evolution:
  • (Old Egyptian, c. 2500 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈsaːħiɾ/
  • (Middle Egyptian, c. 1700 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈsaːħiʔ/
  • (Medio-Late Egyptian, c. 1350 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈsaːħaʔ/
  • (Late Egyptian, c. 800 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈsoːħə/
  • (Early Demotic, c. 450 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈsoːħə/
  • (Late Demotic / Old Maryan, c. 100 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈsoːħə/

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsoːhə/, [ˈsoː.ɦə]

Noun

ⲥⲱϩⲉ (sōhe) m.

1. magician
2. charmer

Synonyms

• ⲣⲉϥⲉⲣϩⲓⲕ (referhik)