Where does “gubernatrix” come from?
gubernatrix (English) comes from Latin gubernatrix, from Latin -trīx, from Latin calx, from Ancient Greek χάλιξ — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.
gubernatrix (English): A female governor
Definitions
- A female governor
Ancestry of “gubernatrix”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | gubernatrix | female equivalent of gubernātor |
| 2 | Latin | -trīx | ess, -ress, -trix |
| 3 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |