Diatesseron

/ˌdaɪ.əˈtɛs.ə.rɑn/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of diatessaron, referring to a musical interval or the ancient gospel harmony.

Etymology

A variant spelling of 'diatessaron' with a slightly different transliteration from Greek, both referring to the same concept of 'through four.'

Kelly Says

This spelling variation shows how Greek words borrowed into English can take multiple forms depending on which scholar did the translating—much like how 'Tsar' and 'Czar' are the same word.

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