English
akhund
Akhund comes from Classical Persian آخُونْد.
- Classical Persianc. 900–presentآخُونْدāxūnd
- Englishearliest quotation 1874akhund
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Classical Persianc. 900–presentآخُونْدāxūnd
- Englishearliest quotation 1874akhund
Earliest quotation: 1874, William Henry Paget: “The Akhund of Swat, conscious of past deeds deserving…”
The story
Borrowed from Classical Persian آخُونْد (āxūnd), of unclear etymology.uncertain The source flags this step as uncertain.
Every English word from Classical Persian آخُونْد
Today it means
noun A spiritual leader in Persia, parts of Central Asia and Xinjiang, China.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Classical Persian آخُونْد / akhund