Where does “lader” come from?
lader (Cornish) comes from Latin latro, from Ancient Greek λάτρον, from Proto-Indo-European leh₂t- — to grant, to possess.
lader (Cornish): robber, thief
Ancestry of “lader”, step by step
lader traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin latro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | latro | mercenary; highwayman; brigand, bandit; robber;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λάτρον | payment; pay, hire |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | leh₂t- | to grant, to possess |
via Welsh lledr
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Welsh | lledr | leather |
| 2 | Proto-Celtic | letrom | leather, hide |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | létrom | — |
Words derived from “lader”