Jamdhar/katar why do we call it a katar?

Jim McDougall · 10th January 2014, 06:08 PM

Josh, that is absolutely fascinating historical perspective and excellent observations on plausible, if not compelling, scenarios in the diffusion of these languages. You always present remarkably valuable observations on these topics and Im really glad you came in on this.

While there has clearly been a degree of digression in the scope of this thread which indeed concerns etymology regarding weapon terms, in this case the katar, it does well illustrate just how complex and diverse languages as well as specific terms developed.

10th January 2014, 06:08 PM	#29
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,946	Josh, that is absolutely fascinating historical perspective and excellent observations on plausible, if not compelling, scenarios in the diffusion of these languages. You always present remarkably valuable observations on these topics and Im really glad you came in on this. While there has clearly been a degree of digression in the scope of this thread which indeed concerns etymology regarding weapon terms, in this case the katar, it does well illustrate just how complex and diverse languages as well as specific terms developed.