Where does “gyrovague” come from?
gyrovague (English) comes from Medieval Latin gyrovagus, from Latin gyrus, from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
gyrovague (English): A wandering monk having no fixed monastery, as...
Definitions
- A wandering monk having no fixed monastery, as...
Ancestry of “gyrovague”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medieval Latin | gyrovagus | wandering aimlessly; wandering in circles or... |
| 2 | Latin | gyrus | circle; a circular motion; a circuit, course,... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γῦρος | ring, circle |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |