Word of the Day 01/18/22 Ankh
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Ankh (noun)
ankh [ ahngk, angk ]
noun Egyptian Art.
1. a tau (T-shaped) cross with a loop at the top, used as a symbol of generation or enduring life.
Also called an·sate cross [an-seyt kraws, kros].

Origin: First recorded in 1885–90, ankh is from the Egyptian word ʿnh̬ “live”; apparently at least partially homophonous with word for “sandal strap,” hence stylized picture of sandal strap became symbol for life
HOW TO USE ANKH IN A SENTENCE
The largest was formed of half amber and half gold beads, and held a large pendant in the shape of the ankh.
THE BLIND LION OF THE CONGO|ELLIOTT WHITNEY
Taking a spear from Mbopo he passed it through the loop of the golden ankh and signed to the two brothers to raise it.
THE BLIND LION OF THE CONGO|ELLIOTT WHITNEY
Then came the two brothers of Mbopo, carrying the golden ankh between them on a spear, while a third man bore the mummy-case.
THE BLIND LION OF THE CONGO|ELLIOTT WHITNEY
No sooner had they deposited the ankh than Burt chanced to touch one of the pigmies in the dark.
THE BLIND LION OF THE CONGO|ELLIOTT WHITNEY
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
ankh [ ahngk, angk ]
noun Egyptian Art.
1. a tau (T-shaped) cross with a loop at the top, used as a symbol of generation or enduring life.
Also called an·sate cross [an-seyt kraws, kros].

Origin: First recorded in 1885–90, ankh is from the Egyptian word ʿnh̬ “live”; apparently at least partially homophonous with word for “sandal strap,” hence stylized picture of sandal strap became symbol for life
HOW TO USE ANKH IN A SENTENCE
The largest was formed of half amber and half gold beads, and held a large pendant in the shape of the ankh.
THE BLIND LION OF THE CONGO|ELLIOTT WHITNEY
Taking a spear from Mbopo he passed it through the loop of the golden ankh and signed to the two brothers to raise it.
THE BLIND LION OF THE CONGO|ELLIOTT WHITNEY
Then came the two brothers of Mbopo, carrying the golden ankh between them on a spear, while a third man bore the mummy-case.
THE BLIND LION OF THE CONGO|ELLIOTT WHITNEY
No sooner had they deposited the ankh than Burt chanced to touch one of the pigmies in the dark.
THE BLIND LION OF THE CONGO|ELLIOTT WHITNEY
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.