Egyptian

Particle

ḥ3, proclitic

1. if only, would that

Usage notes

This expresses a wish, indicating doubt about it coming true.

Alternative hieroglyphic writings

ḥ3	ḥ3 3	ḥwj 3	ḥw(j) 3

Etymology 2

Noun

ḥ3, masculine

1. back of the head

Inflection

Noun

ḥ3, masculine

1. outside

Usage notes

Alternative hieroglyphic writings

ḥ3

Inflection

Preposition

ḥ3

1. around & behind

Usage notes

Alternative hieroglyphic writings:

ḥ3

Derived terms

• r ḥ3: behind
• ḥ3y: protector

Etymology 3

Proper noun

ḥ3, masculine

1. Ha, god of the western desert

Usage notes

Alternative hieroglyphic writings

ḥ3	ḥ3

References

Allen, Middle Egyptian
Faulkner, Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian