Where does “edile” come from?
edile (English) comes from English aedile, from Latin aedilis, from Latin aedēs, from Proto-Italic aiðes, from Proto-Indo-European h₂éydʰ-s, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eydʰ- — to ignite; fire.
edile (English): Alternative spelling of aedile
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of aedile
Ancestry of “edile”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | aedile | An elected official who was responsible for the... |
| 2 | Latin | aedilis | aedile; commissioner of works |
| 3 | Latin | aedēs | temple, shrine, tomb, room, sing.: dwelling (of gods), pl.: house, abode (for people) |
| 4 | Proto-Italic | aiðes | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éydʰ-s | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eydʰ- | to ignite; fire |