mdw jꜣw
Egyptian
noun
Definitions
- a son who assumes the duties of his aged father, allowing the father to remain in office, supported by his son, who carries out the father’s responsibilities as deputy
Etymology
Affix from Egyptian mdw (word, speech, staff, words) + Egyptian jꜣw (old age, praise).
Origin
Egyptian
jꜣw
Gloss
old age, praise
Concept
Semantic Field
Emotions and values
Ontological Category
Person/Thing