'anaclete' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaklētos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'klētos' meant 'called or summoned.'

'anaklētos' transformed into the Latin word 'anacletus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaclete.'

Initially, it meant 'called up or summoned,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a support or prop.'