Where does “atrate” come from?
atrate (English) comes from Latin āter — dull black (as opposed to niger, shining black); dark.
atrate (English): One dressed in black; a mourner
Definitions
- One dressed in black; a mourner
Ancestry of “atrate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | āter | dull black (as opposed to niger, shining black); dark |