𒅈𒄰𒈠𒀸
Hittite
Etymology
Probably borrowed from Akkadian 𒅈𒂵𒌋𒌋𒉡 (argamannu) by a metonymic semantic shift "red/yellow purple" → "tribute", with purple-dyed fabrics being a conspicuous component of such imposts.
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